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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

J9 HCLMOT history

J9 HCL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
174,556 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 HCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 HCL was last recorded at 174,556 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 6,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2009: 114,721 miles, lower than 117,421 miles on 29 Oct 2009.

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
168,175 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,381 miles
Average per year
4,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,556 miles
  • 2023 – 168,175 miles
  • 2020 – 152,323 miles
  • 2019 – 149,862 miles
  • 2018 – 147,493 miles
  • 2017 – 144,411 miles
  • 2016 – 141,062 miles
  • 2015 – 137,831 miles
  • 2014 – 134,695 miles
  • 2013 – 132,880 miles
  • 2012 – 129,479 miles
  • 2011 – 127,139 miles
  • 2010 – 119,714 miles
  • 2009 – 114,721 miles
  • 2008 – 113,031 miles
  • 2007 – 106,494 miles
  • 2006 – 89,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,556 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,556 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,556 miles
    Test number
    144261531199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,175 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    168,175 miles
    Test number
    638389847772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    650877544747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read4 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    575270727264
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    162480168776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    427697082971
    • DangerousOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,323 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,323 miles
    Test number
    959400312571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,323 miles (+2,461)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,323 miles
    Test number
    909252282049
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,862 miles
    Test number
    755817872354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,862 miles (+2,369)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,862 miles
    Test number
    542431868346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working main (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working dip (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass147,493 miles (+3,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,493 miles
    Test number
    599573069470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass144,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,411 miles
    Test number
    390663099713
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail144,411 miles (+3,349)4 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,411 miles
    Test number
    136192659231
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass141,062 miles (+3,231)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,062 miles
    Test number
    126330741102
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion outter sil (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion outter sil (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass137,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,831 miles
    Test number
    398045215199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail137,831 miles (+3,136)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,831 miles
    Test number
    865895215193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass134,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,695 miles
    Test number
    298280404106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail134,695 miles (+1,815)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,695 miles
    Test number
    929340604133
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass132,880 miles (+3,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    585594893077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass129,479 miles (+2,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    129,479 miles
    Test number
    116810092059
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass127,139 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,139 miles
    Test number
    626403441145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail127,135 miles (+7,421)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,135 miles
    Test number
    938683131103
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass119,714 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    814395190275
    • NoteCorrosion present on exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion present on front brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion present on rear brake discs
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split
    • NoteNearside rear brake flexi hose outer rubber case cracking

  24. Fail119,714 miles (+4,993)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    382931290425
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion present on exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion present on front brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion present on rear brake discs
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split
    • NoteNearside rear brake flexi hose outer rubber case cracking

  25. Pass114,721 miles (-2,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    114,721 miles
    Test number
    461723609420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail117,421 miles (+4,390)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    471482709332
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass113,031 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    113,031 miles
    Test number
    482471808406
    • NoteFront wiper blades split

  28. Fail113,031 miles (+6,537)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,031 miles
    Test number
    771925498215
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split

  29. Pass106,494 miles (+17,299)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,494 miles
    Test number
    204273457271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside door mirror

  30. Pass89,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    941438976263
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about J9 HCL

Does J9 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 HCL expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 HCL?
The MOT on J9 HCL expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 HCL done?
J9 HCL was recorded at 174,556 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
Has J9 HCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 HCL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 HCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 HCL find?
J9 HCL passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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