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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

X5 VLPMOT history

X5 VLP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 201,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
201,276 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VLP was last recorded at 201,276 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,248 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,028 miles
Average per year
12,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,276 miles
  • 2025 – 198,248 miles
  • 2024 – 192,252 miles
  • 2023 – 184,692 miles
  • 2022 – 178,568 miles
  • 2021 – 164,403 miles
  • 2019 – 154,489 miles
  • 2018 – 135,021 miles
  • 2017 – 131,574 miles
  • 2016 – 127,180 miles
  • 2015 – 94,468 miles
  • 2014 – 85,539 miles
  • 2013 – 51,489 miles
  • 2012 – 26,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,276 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,276 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    201,276 miles
    Test number
    221713262923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass198,248 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    198,248 miles
    Test number
    344394176146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass192,252 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    192,252 miles
    Test number
    267901397947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail192,247 miles (+7,555)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,247 miles
    Test number
    222802287164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre damaged
  5. Pass184,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    184,692 miles
    Test number
    629451276899
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail184,692 miles (+6,124)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,692 miles
    Test number
    645570276848
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass178,568 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,568 miles
    Test number
    194846350882
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail178,549 miles (+14,146)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,549 miles
    Test number
    833182162248
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass164,403 miles (+9,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,403 miles
    Test number
    346296616140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass154,489 miles (+19,468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,489 miles
    Test number
    805812770721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,021 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,021 miles
    Test number
    885389511824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,574 miles
    Test number
    142058784160
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail131,574 miles (+4,394)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,574 miles
    Test number
    413576708780
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective both sides (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass127,180 miles (+32,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,180 miles
    Test number
    838701848061
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
  15. Pass94,468 miles (+8,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    524188955904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass85,539 miles (+18,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    999209764236
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass67,511 miles (+16,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,511 miles
    Test number
    146023884024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass51,489 miles (+12,302)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,489 miles
    Test number
    306020473403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,187 miles (+12,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    288207283008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,756 miles
    Test number
    358952672232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VLP

Does X5 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VLP is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 VLP?
The MOT on X5 VLP is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 VLP done?
X5 VLP was recorded at 201,276 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 12,844 miles a year.
Has X5 VLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VLP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 VLP 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 X5 VLP find?
X5 VLP passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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