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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Purple · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

PFK 871MOT history

PFK 871 is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
184,242 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFK 871
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFK 871 was last recorded at 184,242 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 2,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,729 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,513 miles
Average per year
8,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,242 miles
  • 2021 – 181,729 miles
  • 2020 – 180,792 miles
  • 2019 – 177,684 miles
  • 2018 – 174,547 miles
  • 2017 – 168,892 miles
  • 2016 – 161,338 miles
  • 2015 – 152,630 miles
  • 2014 – 143,520 miles
  • 2013 – 136,376 miles
  • 2012 – 116,161 miles
  • 2011 – 94,844 miles
  • 2010 – 94,802 miles
  • 2009 – 86,196 miles
  • 2008 – 59,407 miles
  • 2007 – 43,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,242 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded but not weak.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,242 miles (+2,513)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    184,242 miles
    Test number
    242763122641
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded but not weak.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass181,729 miles (+937)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,729 miles
    Test number
    874487348209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,792 miles (+3,108)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,792 miles
    Test number
    880374271624
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass177,684 miles (+3,137)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,684 miles
    Test number
    555599219954
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower both side doors covered in duct tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front wing covered in duct tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded
    • AdvisoryBack door corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills covered in sealants
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented in wet conditions

  5. Pass174,547 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    174,547 miles
    Test number
    561220043346
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail174,547 miles (+69)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,547 miles
    Test number
    803226576975
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail174,478 miles (+5,586)13 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,478 miles
    Test number
    764062572045
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass168,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,892 miles
    Test number
    103511032075
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail168,892 miles (+7,554)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,892 miles
    Test number
    346426616363
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass161,338 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,338 miles
    Test number
    492240007350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,302 miles (+8,672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,302 miles
    Test number
    276270056946
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass152,630 miles (+9,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,630 miles
    Test number
    904292330389
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass143,520 miles (+7,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,520 miles
    Test number
    317499134212
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass136,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,376 miles
    Test number
    607883453299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,376 miles (+2,211)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,376 miles
    Test number
    496383053256
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass134,165 miles (+66)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    134,165 miles
    Test number
    958342953099
    • NoteRear tailpipebroken off but not leaking

  17. Fail134,099 miles (+17,938)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    459821353062
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tailpipebroken off but not leaking

  18. Pass116,161 miles (+21,317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    366602142042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTail pipe missing

  19. Pass94,844 miles (+42)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    597956041064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass94,802 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    301195590249
    • NoteFront brake discs becoming thin
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low about 80% worn

  21. Fail94,802 miles (+8,606)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    603295290219
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs becoming thin
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low about 80% worn

  22. Pass86,196 miles (+11,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,196 miles
    Test number
    564225499200
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass74,699 miles (+15,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    603446029064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,407 miles (+16,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,407 miles
    Test number
    254586128070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass43,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    141231617459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PFK 871

What vehicle is registration PFK 871 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFK 871 on a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 29 Jan 2004. 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 PFK 871 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PFK 871 expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PFK 871?
The MOT on PFK 871 expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PFK 871 done?
PFK 871 was recorded at 184,242 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 8,559 miles a year.
Has PFK 871 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFK 871 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on PFK 871 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 PFK 871 find?
PFK 871 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 7 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front jacking point corroded but not weak., and 4 more.

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