Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc
V8 VLAMOT history
V8 VLA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 225,234 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 225,234 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 14,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 VLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- R-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 27 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 VLA was last recorded at 225,234 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 9,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 215,331 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,903 miles
- Average per year
- 14,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 225,234 miles
- 2025 – 215,331 miles
- 2024 – 206,838 miles
- 2023 – 194,309 miles
- 2022 – 179,836 miles
- 2021 – 162,774 miles
- 2020 – 143,475 miles
- 2019 – 117,913 miles
- 2018 – 107,161 miles
- 2017 – 99,731 miles
- 2016 – 89,563 miles
- 2015 – 77,217 miles
- 2014 – 62,531 miles
- 2013 – 41,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass225,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not emitting white light
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear lamp unit cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
O/s/f head rest broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,234 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 225,234 miles
- Test number
- 563809539493
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail225,233 miles (+9,902)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,233 miles
- Test number
- 669582781121
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass215,331 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 215,331 miles
- Test number
- 220881064162
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail215,331 miles (+8,493)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,331 miles
- Test number
- 598414950926
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,838 miles (+12,529)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 206,838 miles
- Test number
- 577877275098
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass194,309 miles (+14,473)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 194,309 miles
- Test number
- 947141236089
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit lens damage
Pass179,836 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 179,836 miles
- Test number
- 922355639530
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail179,836 miles (+17,062)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,836 miles
- Test number
- 475037503581
- Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass162,774 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 162,774 miles
- Test number
- 755168376240
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,774 miles (+19,299)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,774 miles
- Test number
- 470319283272
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,475 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 143,475 miles
- Test number
- 888355562406
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not emitting white light
Fail143,475 miles (+25,562)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,475 miles
- Test number
- 667925938403
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not emitting white light
Pass117,913 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 117,913 miles
- Test number
- 333504110705
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit cracked
- AdvisoryO/s/f head rest broken
Fail117,911 miles (+10,750)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,911 miles
- Test number
- 761696821990
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit cracked
- AdvisoryO/s/f head rest broken
Pass107,161 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 107,161 miles
- Test number
- 633082033129
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light lens damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail107,161 miles (+7,430)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,161 miles
- Test number
- 801155605856
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light lens damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,731 miles (+10,168)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 99,731 miles
- Test number
- 362405449502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,563 miles (+12,346)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 89,563 miles
- Test number
- 935095272819
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit damaged ,not showing any white light)
Pass77,217 miles (+14,686)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 77,217 miles
- Test number
- 615667915273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,531 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 62,531 miles
- Test number
- 168768214216
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail62,531 miles (+21,314)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,531 miles
- Test number
- 416068214237
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass41,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 41,217 miles
- Test number
- 476356753208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,217 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,217 miles
- Test number
- 356875553256
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V8 VLA
- Does V8 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VLA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 VLA?
- The MOT on V8 VLA is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 VLA done?
- V8 VLA was recorded at 225,234 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 14,150 miles a year.
- Has V8 VLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 VLA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 VLA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on V8 VLA find?
- V8 VLA passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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