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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

PDL 81MOT history

PDL 81 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 5 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

PDL 81 blue Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
95,276 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PDL 81
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PDL 81 was last recorded at 95,276 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,112 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
5,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,276 miles
  • 2024 – 95,112 miles
  • 2022 – 94,785 miles
  • 2021 – 93,960 miles
  • 2020 – 87,248 miles
  • 2019 – 79,326 miles
  • 2018 – 73,975 miles
  • 2017 – 69,027 miles
  • 2016 – 57,671 miles
  • 2015 – 44,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,276 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,276 miles
    Test number
    331444809981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass95,112 miles (+327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,112 miles
    Test number
    228073541952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,785 miles (+825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    918884190284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  4. Pass93,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    718756190529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,960 miles (+6,712)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    716997867961
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass87,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,248 miles
    Test number
    250074533128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,248 miles (+7,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,248 miles
    Test number
    655899286400
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    554918314343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,326 miles (+5,351)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    577283868026
    • MajorExhaust system insecure 2 exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass73,975 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    515065852647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,954 miles (+4,927)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    853438884696
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn And leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn And leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff mount split
  12. Pass69,027 miles (+11,356)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    499019524128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,671 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,671 miles
    Test number
    439342791565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,495 miles (+12,906)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    521993113044
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering rack leaking from out of both steering arm boots (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass44,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    642465511987
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail44,589 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    683701969773
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about PDL 81

What vehicle is registration PDL 81 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PDL 81 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 5 Nov 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PDL 81 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PDL 81 expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PDL 81?
The MOT on PDL 81 expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PDL 81 done?
PDL 81 was recorded at 95,276 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 5,377 miles a year.
Has PDL 81 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PDL 81 has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on PDL 81 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 PDL 81 find?
PDL 81 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded.

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