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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,998 cc

K29 GENMOT history

K29 GEN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 30 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

K29 GEN blue Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,167 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 GEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 GEN was last recorded at 143,167 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,593 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,574 miles
Average per year
6,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,167 miles
  • 2025 – 136,593 miles
  • 2024 – 132,167 miles
  • 2023 – 125,026 miles
  • 2022 – 118,598 miles
  • 2021 – 113,321 miles
  • 2020 – 109,784 miles
  • 2019 – 106,839 miles
  • 2018 – 101,552 miles
  • 2017 – 97,634 miles
  • 2016 – 93,401 miles
  • 2015 – 87,764 miles
  • 2014 – 80,034 miles
  • 2013 – 68,339 miles
  • 2012 – 55,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,167 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective Plus clamp missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,167 miles (+6,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,167 miles
    Test number
    832834267999
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass136,593 miles (+4,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,593 miles
    Test number
    437631922768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,167 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,167 miles
    Test number
    838588395706
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Plus clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail132,147 miles (+7,121)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,147 miles
    Test number
    490005489128
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Plus clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass125,026 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,026 miles
    Test number
    613569257165
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight adjuster defective

  6. Fail125,026 miles (+6,428)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,026 miles
    Test number
    368901134296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight adjuster defective

  7. Pass118,598 miles (+5,277)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,598 miles
    Test number
    765666727127
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer front bracket insecure & joining bracket missing

  8. Pass113,321 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,321 miles
    Test number
    564200548534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,784 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    699817587871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,764 miles (+2,925)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,764 miles
    Test number
    904104097132
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass106,839 miles (+5,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    186366488996
    • Advisory2 x front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass101,552 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,552 miles
    Test number
    745824760249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,634 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    234707254291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,401 miles (+5,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,401 miles
    Test number
    767581389646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge low tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  15. Pass87,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    248504745287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail87,764 miles (+100)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    507133045299
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy slightly

  17. Pass87,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    175087395081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,664 miles (+7,630)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    865150395046
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,034 miles (+11,695)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    718351554001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,339 miles (+12,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    138467753033
    • 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)

  21. Pass55,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,504 miles
    Test number
    545060662002
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread low on inside edge

Questions about K29 GEN

Does K29 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 GEN is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 GEN?
The MOT on K29 GEN is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 GEN done?
K29 GEN was recorded at 143,167 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,061 miles a year.
Has K29 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 GEN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K29 GEN 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 K29 GEN find?
K29 GEN passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective.

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