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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,148 cc

M88 GOWMOT history

M88 GOW is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 30 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

M88 GOW grey Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,620 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 GOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 GOW was last recorded at 156,620 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2020: 115,269 miles, lower than 133,302 miles on 6 Feb 2020.

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
156,405 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
13,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,620 miles
  • 2024 – 145,245 miles
  • 2023 – 141,317 miles
  • 2022 – 131,148 miles
  • 2021 – 117,823 miles
  • 2020 – 115,269 miles
  • 2019 – 103,936 miles
  • 2018 – 89,053 miles
  • 2017 – 68,315 miles
  • 2016 – 44,839 miles
  • 2015 – 24,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,620 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,620 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,620 miles
    Test number
    4992146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,405 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,405 miles
    Test number
    982714686687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm. (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail156,405 miles (+32)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,405 miles
    Test number
    104020123447
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm. (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail156,373 miles (+11,128)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,373 miles
    Test number
    940278854243
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-65-16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass145,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,245 miles
    Test number
    757605041911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,245 miles (+3,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,245 miles
    Test number
    994254902815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass141,317 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,317 miles
    Test number
    620559276154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,236 miles
    Test number
    956204697426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,236 miles (+6,088)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,236 miles
    Test number
    752226216148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass131,148 miles (+6,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,148 miles
    Test number
    585908319439
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass124,209 miles (+6,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,209 miles
    Test number
    385523943488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass117,823 miles (+1,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,823 miles
    Test number
    161703738121
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chip in screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass116,556 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,556 miles
    Test number
    539836129288
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail116,556 miles (+1,287)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,556 miles
    Test number
    206916617406
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass115,269 miles (-18,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,269 miles
    Test number
    726674524081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass133,302 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,302 miles
    Test number
    554731932098
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  17. Pass133,301 miles (+29,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,301 miles
    Test number
    879760090512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  18. Pass103,936 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    871268459004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,658 miles (+6,368)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,658 miles
    Test number
    431495610560
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm balljoint . (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability hub.lower bearing excessive play. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear wheel steering component insecure steering mechanism play allowing lateral movement of road wheel. (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  20. Pass97,290 miles (+8,237)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,290 miles
    Test number
    430097961887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,053 miles (+10,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    394269590339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  22. Pass78,595 miles (+10,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,595 miles
    Test number
    321831914354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)
  23. Pass68,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    655161163974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Fail68,315 miles (+11,807)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    249206844412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass56,508 miles (+11,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    512763130165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  26. Pass44,839 miles (+12,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,839 miles
    Test number
    752805110483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass32,280 miles (+8,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,280 miles
    Test number
    944902385341
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on its shoulder
  28. Pass24,078 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,078 miles
    Test number
    577391505248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  29. Fail24,078 miles (+10,821)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,078 miles
    Test number
    355281305475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  30. Pass13,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,257 miles
    Test number
    455621125018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M88 GOW

Does M88 GOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 GOW is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M88 GOW?
The MOT on M88 GOW is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 GOW done?
M88 GOW was recorded at 156,620 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 13,213 miles a year.
Has M88 GOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 GOW has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on M88 GOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M88 GOW find?
M88 GOW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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