Mercedes-Benz 320
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 3,199 cc
VEN 161MOT history
VEN 161 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 146,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 146,809 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VEN 161
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 320
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
VEN 161 was last recorded at 146,809 miles on 6 Nov 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 146,808 miles · 26 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 9,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 146,809 miles
- 2020 – 145,615 miles
- 2019 – 142,236 miles
- 2018 – 132,258 miles
- 2017 – 125,667 miles
- 2016 – 112,919 miles
- 2015 – 97,376 miles
- 2014 – 85,801 miles
- 2013 – 69,224 miles
- 2012 – 54,814 miles
- 2011 – 43,163 miles
- 2010 – 40,924 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,809 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,809 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 146,809 miles
- Test number
- 379892310305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,808 miles (+1,193)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,808 miles
- Test number
- 397224082876
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass145,615 miles (+3,379)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 145,615 miles
- Test number
- 861685660673
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass142,236 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 142,236 miles
- Test number
- 372100896046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail142,236 miles (+9,978)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,236 miles
- Test number
- 659665190818
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass132,258 miles (+6,591)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 132,258 miles
- Test number
- 433065663327
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vechicles components
Pass125,667 miles (+12,748)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 125,667 miles
- Test number
- 655249969629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,919 miles (+15,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 112,919 miles
- Test number
- 365416850190
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
Pass97,376 miles (+11,575)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 97,376 miles
- Test number
- 729580515129
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,801 miles (+16,577)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 85,801 miles
- Test number
- 648128294037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,224 miles (+14,410)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,224 miles
- Test number
- 465666293027
- NoteEmmisions to clean for test
Pass54,814 miles (+11,651)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 54,814 miles
- Test number
- 487084892057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,163 miles (+2,239)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 43,163 miles
- Test number
- 708667591081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,924 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,924 miles
- Test number
- 493215550013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cut/split
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on tread(advise to replace)
- NoteOffside front tyre sidewall cut/split
Questions about VEN 161
- What vehicle is registration VEN 161 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VEN 161 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 1 Mar 2007. 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 VEN 161 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on VEN 161 expired on 5 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on VEN 161?
- The MOT on VEN 161 expired on 5 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has VEN 161 done?
- VEN 161 was recorded at 146,809 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2021, an average of 9,051 miles a year.
- Has VEN 161 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VEN 161 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on VEN 161 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 VEN 161 find?
- VEN 161 passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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