Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,991 cc
X3 VNTMOT history
X3 VNT is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 8 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 79,129 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 VNT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 8 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 VNT was last recorded at 79,129 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 4,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2017: 69,637 miles, lower than 98,104 miles on 28 Oct 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 74,288 miles · 30 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,841 miles
- Average per year
- 2,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 79,129 miles
- 2023 – 74,288 miles
- 2022 – 73,827 miles
- 2021 – 73,515 miles
- 2020 – 72,820 miles
- 2019 – 72,322 miles
- 2018 – 70,900 miles
- 2017 – 69,637 miles
- 2016 – 98,104 miles
- 2015 – 66,343 miles
- 2014 – 64,574 miles
- 2013 – 62,328 miles
- 2012 – 59,865 miles
- 2011 – 57,630 miles
- 2010 – 48,404 miles
- 2009 – 35,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,129 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 79,129 miles
- Test number
- 113486579013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,129 miles (+4,841)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,129 miles
- Test number
- 329148167928
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,288 miles (+461)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 74,288 miles
- Test number
- 229896167224
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated corroded from filler to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crackin in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrion front hubs
- AdvisoryOil on min
Pass73,827 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 73,827 miles
- Test number
- 112614533280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear rear wiper blade defective
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail73,826 miles (+311)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,826 miles
- Test number
- 196848471178
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass73,515 miles (+695)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 73,515 miles
- Test number
- 707332946430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,820 miles (+498)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 72,820 miles
- Test number
- 248916126122
- AdvisoryNearside Front drop link has slight play/knocking
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
Fail72,322 miles (+1,422)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,322 miles
- Test number
- 601234443269
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnable to see some components due to under trays fitted
Pass70,900 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 70,900 miles
- Test number
- 280508400854
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail70,900 miles (+1,263)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,900 miles
- Test number
- 973343163157
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,637 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 69,637 miles
- Test number
- 914997535657
- AdvisoryLots of under trays fitted
Fail69,637 miles (-28,467)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,637 miles
- Test number
- 467992747243
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on outer edges of tread (1.6mm)
- AdvisoryLots of under trays fitted
Pass98,104 miles (+30,002)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 98,104 miles
- Test number
- 699177278783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,102 miles (+1,759)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,102 miles
- Test number
- 857624468448
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass66,343 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 66,343 miles
- Test number
- 498228342000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,574 miles (+2,246)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 64,574 miles
- Test number
- 256347384279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,328 miles (+2,463)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 62,328 miles
- Test number
- 776396503325
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,865 miles (+2,235)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,865 miles
- Test number
- 539411312399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,630 miles (+9,226)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,630 miles
- Test number
- 748135291222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,404 miles (+12,496)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 48,404 miles
- Test number
- 733383990287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 35,908 miles
- Test number
- 470493699254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X3 VNT
- Does X3 VNT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X3 VNT expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X3 VNT?
- The MOT on X3 VNT expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X3 VNT done?
- X3 VNT was recorded at 79,129 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 2,909 miles a year.
- Has X3 VNT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 VNT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on X3 VNT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X3 VNT find?
- X3 VNT passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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