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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

Y8 VCLMOT history

Y8 VCL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 19 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

Y8 VCL silver Mercedes-Benz V-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,348 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 VCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 VCL was last recorded at 55,348 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 11,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,551 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,797 miles
Average per year
4,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,348 miles
  • 2025 – 43,551 miles
  • 2023 – 40,248 miles
  • 2022 – 35,475 miles
  • 2021 – 30,169 miles
  • 2020 – 26,208 miles
  • 2019 – 23,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,348 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have shoulder wear

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.

  • Rear bump stops damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ramp/lift fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,348 miles (+11,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,348 miles
    Test number
    739592851094
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have shoulder wear

  2. Pass43,551 miles (+3,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,551 miles
    Test number
    982422260030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass40,248 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    40,248 miles
    Test number
    406538048848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,245 miles (+4,770)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    803425884459
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass35,475 miles (+5,306)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    35,475 miles
    Test number
    898743043716
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central seats no seat belt checks done
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test lift fitted in place
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops badly damaged

  6. Pass30,169 miles (+22)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    30,169 miles
    Test number
    804955097276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ramp/lift fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops damaged

  7. Fail30,147 miles (+3,939)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    159135773520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ramp/lift fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops damaged

  8. Pass26,208 miles (+2,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    564051701243
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row of seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops damaged

  9. Pass23,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    164027855484
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test motability ehicle
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops worn/damaged

Questions about Y8 VCL

Does Y8 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 VCL is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 VCL?
The MOT on Y8 VCL is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 VCL done?
Y8 VCL was recorded at 55,348 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 4,841 miles a year.
Has Y8 VCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 VCL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 VCL 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 Y8 VCL find?
Y8 VCL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: both front tyres have shoulder wear.

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