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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

W5 BBEMOT history

W5 BBE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 13 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 227,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
227,058 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 BBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 BBE was last recorded at 227,058 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2017: 145,685 miles, lower than 208,577 miles on 28 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
226,391 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
10,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,058 miles
  • 2025 – 216,982 miles
  • 2024 – 214,082 miles
  • 2023 – 205,966 miles
  • 2022 – 191,630 miles
  • 2020 – 181,268 miles
  • 2018 – 158,170 miles
  • 2017 – 145,685 miles
  • 2016 – 208,577 miles
  • 2013 – 85,241 miles
  • 2012 – 85,148 miles
  • 2011 – 71,341 miles
  • 2010 – 55,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,058 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,058 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    227,058 miles
    Test number
    745746983544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail226,391 miles (+9,409)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,391 miles
    Test number
    234368252135
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass216,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    216,982 miles
    Test number
    925715516698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail216,982 miles (+2,900)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,982 miles
    Test number
    222898029264
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass214,082 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    214,082 miles
    Test number
    309563413680
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged MIDDEL SEAT BEHAIND THE DRIVER (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear REAR LIGHT UNIT IS CRACKED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail214,082 miles (+8,116)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,082 miles
    Test number
    895981088837
    • MajorNearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged MIDDEL SEAT BEHAIND THE DRIVER (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear REAR LIGHT UNIT IS CRACKED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass205,966 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    205,966 miles
    Test number
    875435908944
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail205,966 miles (+14,336)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,966 miles
    Test number
    995520470096
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass191,630 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,630 miles
    Test number
    765324235704
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail191,630 miles (+10,362)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,630 miles
    Test number
    462818830389
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass181,268 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,268 miles
    Test number
    534882331254
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail181,258 miles (+23,088)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,258 miles
    Test number
    311835307887
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass158,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,170 miles
    Test number
    794008544320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail158,169 miles (+12,484)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,169 miles
    Test number
    256829998121
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass145,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,685 miles
    Test number
    651522533727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail145,685 miles (-62,892)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,685 miles
    Test number
    824297008200
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass208,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    208,577 miles
    Test number
    337238479233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror/side repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail208,577 miles2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,577 miles
    Test number
    600512839851
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror/side repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail183,550 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,550 km
    Test number
    215908695078
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass183,550 km (+21,575)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    183,550 km
    Test number
    879698595097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass161,975 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    161,975 km
    Test number
    928514004113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/rear
    • NoteRear most seats removed

  22. Fail161,975 km3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,975 km
    Test number
    218517694016
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/rear
    • NoteRear most seats removed

  23. Pass85,241 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    446509453035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,148 miles (+13,807)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,148 miles
    Test number
    887633602199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    255763271152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail71,341 miles (+2,740)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    547113071180
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass68,601 miles (+12,974)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    845434171074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteThird row of seats o/s seat not fitted

  28. Pass55,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,627 miles
    Test number
    871031260055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 BBE

Does W5 BBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 BBE is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 BBE?
The MOT on W5 BBE is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 BBE done?
W5 BBE was recorded at 227,058 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,669 miles a year.
Has W5 BBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 BBE has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 BBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W5 BBE find?
W5 BBE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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