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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

M222 ARFMOT history

M222 ARF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 6 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 422,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

M222 ARF black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Vito, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
422,303 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
24,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M222 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M222 ARF was last recorded at 422,303 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Dec 2014: 142,001 miles, lower than 187,761 miles on 20 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
422,298 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
24,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 422,303 miles
  • 2024 – 416,538 miles
  • 2023 – 409,009 miles
  • 2022 – 397,235 miles
  • 2020 – 396,706 miles
  • 2018 – 352,900 miles
  • 2017 – 308,840 miles
  • 2016 – 289,150 miles
  • 2015 – 268,500 miles
  • 2014 – 242,001 miles
  • 2013 – 187,761 miles
  • 2012 – 135,379 miles
  • 2011 – 86,808 miles
  • 2010 – 48,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass422,303 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed behind drivers seat (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass422,303 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    422,303 miles
    Test number
    223113187574
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed behind drivers seat (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail422,298 miles (+5,760)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    422,298 miles
    Test number
    117937061863
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed behind drivers seat (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass416,538 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    416,538 miles
    Test number
    923647042616
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail416,538 miles (+163)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    416,538 miles
    Test number
    241133736253
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage loose Front row, buckle (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail416,375 miles (+7,366)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    416,375 miles
    Test number
    515591300852
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight knocking noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass409,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    409,009 miles
    Test number
    907750905035
    • AdvisoryUnder Seal Coated

  7. Fail409,009 miles (+11,774)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    409,009 miles
    Test number
    380635002573
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder Seal Coated

  8. Pass397,235 miles (+529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    397,235 miles
    Test number
    799714600434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under the vehicle

  9. Pass396,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    396,706 miles
    Test number
    586189322642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail396,706 miles (+43,806)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    396,706 miles
    Test number
    731953325242
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  11. Pass352,900 miles (+44,060)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    352,900 miles
    Test number
    384622187027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass308,840 miles (+19,690)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    308,840 miles
    Test number
    897626296623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass289,150 miles (+20,650)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    289,150 miles
    Test number
    878436890377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass268,500 miles (+26,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    268,500 miles
    Test number
    832465010157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass242,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    242,001 miles
    Test number
    488648554491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail142,001 miles (-45,760)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,001 miles
    Test number
    865708254339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass187,761 miles (+52,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    187,761 miles
    Test number
    109790443102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass135,379 miles (+48,571)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    135,379 miles
    Test number
    788231822151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,808 miles
    Test number
    655582731112
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail86,808 miles (+38,542)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,808 miles
    Test number
    658682731112
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass48,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    544666740118
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to show signs of wear

Questions about M222 ARF

Does M222 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M222 ARF expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M222 ARF?
The MOT on M222 ARF expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M222 ARF done?
M222 ARF was recorded at 422,303 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 24,313 miles a year.
Has M222 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M222 ARF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M222 ARF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M222 ARF find?
M222 ARF passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed behind drivers seat.

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