Mercedes

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 5,000 cc

V8 WGGMOT history

V8 WGG is a silver petrol Mercedes first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,815 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WGG was last recorded at 108,815 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,795 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,815 miles
  • 2024 – 108,795 miles
  • 2023 – 108,752 miles
  • 2022 – 108,158 miles
  • 2021 – 107,243 miles
  • 2020 – 106,579 miles
  • 2019 – 106,283 miles
  • 2018 – 105,902 miles
  • 2017 – 105,567 miles
  • 2016 – 104,970 miles
  • 2015 – 104,223 miles
  • 2014 – 101,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll track rods gaiters starting to deteriorate
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront tractor joint seals starting to deteriorate both sides
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides all

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,815 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,815 miles
    Test number
    845325956731
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll track rods gaiters starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tractor joint seals starting to deteriorate both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,815 miles (+20)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,815 miles
    Test number
    535534645783
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll track rods gaiters starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tractor joint seals starting to deteriorate both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,795 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,795 miles
    Test number
    145995385016
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail108,780 miles (+28)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    349506392942
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,752 miles (+594)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,752 miles
    Test number
    891125365220
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear rods (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension sheres starting to leak oil
    • AdvisoryFuel cap starting to deteriorate

  6. Pass108,158 miles (+915)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,158 miles
    Test number
    816160470113
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front tractor joints starting to leak oil

  7. Pass107,243 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,243 miles
    Test number
    414328806792
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering tractor joint spheres slight oil leak both sides

  8. Fail107,243 miles (+664)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,243 miles
    Test number
    674786078876
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering tractor joint spheres slight oil leak both sides

  9. Pass106,579 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    551226657102
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tractor joint seals starting to leak both sides

  10. Fail106,579 miles (+296)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    341264094157
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tractor joint seals starting to leak both sides

  11. Pass106,283 miles (+381)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    901297597199
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides tractor joint seal s starting to leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,902 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,902 miles
    Test number
    852971687717
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass105,567 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,567 miles
    Test number
    181671633619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass104,970 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    597009531764
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass104,223 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,223 miles
    Test number
    584950267334
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp bolts very corroded

  16. Fail104,196 miles (+2,699)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    586328488855
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp bolts very corroded

  17. Pass101,497 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    786362404361
    • NoteTravel on hand brake

  18. Fail101,489 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,489 miles
    Test number
    555460604324
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteTravel on hand brake

Questions about V8 WGG

Does V8 WGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WGG is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 WGG?
The MOT on V8 WGG is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WGG done?
V8 WGG was recorded at 108,815 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 666 miles a year.
Has V8 WGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WGG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 WGG 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 WGG find?
V8 WGG passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; all track rods gaiters starting to deteriorate; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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