
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,299 cc
R50 DEHMOT history
R50 DEH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 22 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 129,593 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,593 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R50 DEH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 22 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R50 DEH was last recorded at 129,593 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 127,509 miles · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2,084 miles
- Average per year
- 3,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,593 miles
- 2025 – 125,431 miles
- 2024 – 121,588 miles
- 2022 – 119,967 miles
- 2021 – 111,451 miles
- 2020 – 104,886 miles
- 2019 – 97,558 miles
- 2018 – 93,789 miles
- 2017 – 89,731 miles
- 2016 – 84,036 miles
- 2015 – 82,698 miles
- 2014 – 79,475 miles
- 2013 – 77,154 miles
- 2012 – 74,575 miles
- 2011 – 72,194 miles
- 2010 – 71,604 miles
- 2009 – 69,222 miles
- 2008 – 66,355 miles
- 2007 – 63,193 miles
- 2006 – 59,121 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside rear flexible brake hose rubbing on suspension armRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,593 miles (+2,084)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,593 miles
- Test number
- 969119370018
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear flexible brake hose rubbing on suspension arm
Fail127,509 miles (+2,078)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,509 miles
- Test number
- 393720559148
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear flexible brake hose rubbing on suspension arm
Pass125,431 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 125,431 miles
- Test number
- 680073993670
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail125,419 miles (+3,831)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,419 miles
- Test number
- 510153017913
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,588 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 121,588 miles
- Test number
- 283648187445
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail121,567 miles (+1,600)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,567 miles
- Test number
- 734880724487
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass119,967 miles (+752)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 119,967 miles
- Test number
- 720185386048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail119,215 miles (+7,764)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,215 miles
- Test number
- 330487428872
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass111,451 miles (+6,565)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 111,451 miles
- Test number
- 611772926191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,886 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 104,886 miles
- Test number
- 319284131802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail104,857 miles (+7,299)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,857 miles
- Test number
- 135951991005
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,558 miles (+70)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,558 miles
- Test number
- 199383481066
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail97,488 miles (+3,699)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,488 miles
- Test number
- 611899650012
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass93,789 miles (+4,058)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 93,789 miles
- Test number
- 642269387375
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)
Pass89,731 miles (+5,695)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 89,731 miles
- Test number
- 455327590053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,036 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,036 miles
- Test number
- 301375372214
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not obstructing drivers view
Fail84,036 miles (+1,338)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,036 miles
- Test number
- 634079957936
- FailureFuel system component leaking from engine injector area (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not obstructing drivers view
Pass82,698 miles (+3,223)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 82,698 miles
- Test number
- 745687195066
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass79,475 miles (+2,321)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 79,475 miles
- Test number
- 748808194085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,154 miles (+90)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,154 miles
- Test number
- 167868883078
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteHeadlights have condensation in them
- NoteOffside front tyre worn both edges
- NoteVarious areas and components starting to corrode underside
Fail77,064 miles (+2,489)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,064 miles
- Test number
- 575588273077
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteHeadlights have condensation in them
- NoteOffside front tyre worn both edges
- NoteVarious areas and components starting to corrode underside
Pass74,575 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,575 miles
- Test number
- 196455472096
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail74,575 miles (+2,381)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,575 miles
- Test number
- 899024072034
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass72,194 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 72,194 miles
- Test number
- 675637271099
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail72,194 miles (+590)4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,194 miles
- Test number
- 285823171036
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass71,604 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 71,604 miles
- Test number
- 650957550073
- AdvisoryInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail71,584 miles (+2,362)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,584 miles
- Test number
- 964016250090
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in rear tyre
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass69,222 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 69,222 miles
- Test number
- 750199169056
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFront number plate in poor condition
Fail69,215 miles (+2,860)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,215 miles
- Test number
- 211481369054
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFront number plate in poor condition
Pass66,355 miles (+3,162)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 66,355 miles
- Test number
- 140051658000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,193 miles (+4,072)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 63,193 miles
- Test number
- 790378967004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,121 miles (+118)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 59,121 miles
- Test number
- 843039786040
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorated
- NoteNearside front tyre side wall worn
- NoteOff side front interior door handle broken
Fail59,003 miles5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,003 miles
- Test number
- 440471086013
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFront numberplate deteriorated
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall worn
- NoteOffside front interior door handle broken
- NoteOffside rear foot brake becoming low on effort
Questions about R50 DEH
- Does R50 DEH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DEH is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R50 DEH?
- The MOT on R50 DEH is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R50 DEH done?
- R50 DEH was recorded at 129,593 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,501 miles a year.
- Has R50 DEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R50 DEH has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on R50 DEH 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 R50 DEH find?
- R50 DEH passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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