J50VAN - MERCEDES-BENZ V
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 17 days ago
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class, often referred to simply as the V, is a versatile luxury multi-purpose vehicle renowned for its combination of comfort and practicality. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, a brand with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, the V-Class first appeared in 2014, showcasing advanced features and innovative design. Known for its spacious interior, refined ride quality, and cutting-edge safety systems, the V-Class appeals to both families and business users seeking a premium transport solution. Its robust build and attention to detail reflect Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to quality, making it a distinctive choice in the luxury MPV segment.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz V, registration J50VAN, first registered in August 1997. It has a silver exterior and is equipped with a 2295cc petrol engine. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 29 April 2024 and valid until 28 April 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 107,195 miles. The MOT included advisories regarding slight play and wear in the rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and corrosion on the anti-roll bar, though no serious issues were noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,195 mi
Expires: 28 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 25 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,576 mi
Expires: 03 June 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 22 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,531 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 23 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,485 mi
Expires: 03 June 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 04 June 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,103 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Dangerous Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Major Defects:
- Major Central Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 04 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,103 mi
Expires: 03 June 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 09 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,798 mi
Expires: 22 November 2020
Failed - 09 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,798 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 01 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,121 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four (4) wheels
Passed - 01 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,121 mi
Expires: 22 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four (4) wheels
Passed - 23 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,405 mi
Expires: 22 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 16 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,394 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing from center of exhaust (7.1.1)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory wiper blades smearing
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 15 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,682 mi
Expires: 14 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight wear in nearside rear torsion bar mounting bush
Failed - 14 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,682 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight wear in nearside rear torsion bar mounting bush
Passed - 13 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,794 mi
Expires: 24 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed - 12 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,794 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 25 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,144 mi
Expires: 24 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Failed - 20 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,144 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 16 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,288 mi
Expires: 15 May 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 02 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,283 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 14 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,813 mi
Expires: 13 July 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Failed - 14 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,085 mi
Passed - 14 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,085 mi
Expires: 09 July 2009
Passed - 25 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,284 mi
Expires: 09 July 2008
Passed - 10 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,607 mi
Expires: 09 July 2007
Failed - 05 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,605 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for J50VAN?
The MOT expires on 28 April 2025.
What is the tax status of J50VAN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of J50VAN?
This is a 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ V in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2295cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of J50VAN?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.