Mercedes

Blue · Petrol · 1979 · 4,520 cc

WSV 855MOT history

WSV 855 is a blue petrol Mercedes first used on 1 Jun 1984. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 25,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
25,927 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
46 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSV 855
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,520 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
1 Jun 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSV 855 was last recorded at 25,927 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2008: 24,494 miles, lower than 24,985 miles on 4 Aug 2006.

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
25,859 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
46 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,927 miles
  • 2021 – 25,859 miles
  • 2018 – 25,750 miles
  • 2016 – 25,584 miles
  • 2012 – 25,325 miles
  • 2011 – 25,024 miles
  • 2010 – 25,015 miles
  • 2009 – 25,005 miles
  • 2008 – 24,494 miles
  • 2006 – 24,985 miles
  • 2005 – 24,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,927 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,927 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    25,927 miles
    Test number
    488486758596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    25,859 miles
    Test number
    872274727525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHazard lights not working

  3. Fail25,859 miles (+109)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,859 miles
    Test number
    312339796344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHazard lights not working

  4. Pass25,750 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,750 miles
    Test number
    111199445388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,584 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,584 miles
    Test number
    771742798633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,325 miles
    Test number
    208829222416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,325 miles (+301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,325 miles
    Test number
    327699022149
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass25,024 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,024 miles
    Test number
    749350781039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass25,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,015 miles
    Test number
    372242210106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,015 miles (+10)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,015 miles
    Test number
    754932910176
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass25,005 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,005 miles
    Test number
    210710229493
    • NoteFront axle bushes have slight movement

  12. Fail25,005 miles (+511)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,005 miles
    Test number
    893668219165
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront axle bushes have slight movement

  13. Pass24,494 miles (-491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,494 miles
    Test number
    620408908199
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass24,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    432266816251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,985 miles (+11)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    320585416493
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass24,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    24,974 miles
    Test number
    191297505281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WSV 855

What vehicle is registration WSV 855 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSV 855 on a blue petrol Mercedes first used on 1 Jun 1984. 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 WSV 855 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WSV 855 is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on WSV 855?
The MOT on WSV 855 is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WSV 855 done?
WSV 855 was recorded at 25,927 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 46 miles a year.
Has WSV 855 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSV 855 has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on WSV 855 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WSV 855 find?
WSV 855 passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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