Mercedes Motor Home

Blue and White · Diesel · 1990 · 2,746 cc

VD 1008MOT history

VD 1008 is a blue and white diesel Mercedes Motor Home first used on 1 Feb 1990. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 44,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
44,496 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VD 1008
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes
Model
Motor Home
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Feb 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VD 1008 was last recorded at 44,496 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,457 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,496 miles
  • 2021 – 44,457 miles
  • 2019 – 44,049 miles
  • 2018 – 42,889 miles
  • 2017 – 37,896 miles
  • 2015 – 36,688 miles
  • 2014 – 35,473 miles
  • 2013 – 34,554 miles
  • 2012 – 32,866 miles
  • 2011 – 30,505 miles
  • 2008 – 30,461 miles
  • 2007 – 30,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,496 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,496 miles (+39)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,496 miles
    Test number
    770459246590
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail44,457 miles (+408)12 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    686541200192
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Holed/Under OSF headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper, inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system defective
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Under bonnet, heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration bulbs dim
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass44,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,049 miles
    Test number
    717922863658
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  4. Fail44,047 miles (+1,158)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    470219166327
    • MajorBrake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  5. Pass42,889 miles (+4,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    349999051250
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  6. Pass37,896 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,896 miles
    Test number
    927816286546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,688 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,688 miles
    Test number
    579636571702
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Fail36,684 miles (+1,211)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    314853786377
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass35,473 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    748703074255
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass34,554 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,554 miles
    Test number
    597715973281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  11. Pass32,866 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,866 miles
    Test number
    337246372294
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail32,862 miles (+2,357)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    709835272267
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass30,505 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    358134661212
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have slight play

  14. Fail30,503 miles (+42)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,503 miles
    Test number
    535267751252
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have slight play

  15. Pass30,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,461 miles
    Test number
    341237628246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,461 miles (+66)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,461 miles
    Test number
    391858518253
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass30,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,395 miles
    Test number
    932579357138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VD 1008

What vehicle is registration VD 1008 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VD 1008 on a blue and white diesel Mercedes Motor Home first used on 1 Feb 1990. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VD 1008 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VD 1008 expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VD 1008?
The MOT on VD 1008 expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VD 1008 done?
VD 1008 was recorded at 44,496 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 935 miles a year.
Has VD 1008 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VD 1008 has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on VD 1008 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 VD 1008 find?
VD 1008 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; rear leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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