Mercedes-Benz Vito
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc
RG 1896MOT history
RG 1896 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 157,735 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RG 1896
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RG 1896 was last recorded at 157,735 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,602 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,133 miles
- Average per year
- 5,662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,735 miles
- 2025 – 154,602 miles
- 2024 – 151,063 miles
- 2023 – 146,546 miles
- 2022 – 143,597 miles
- 2021 – 139,101 miles
- 2020 – 133,636 miles
- 2019 – 129,820 miles
- 2018 – 125,053 miles
- 2017 – 115,950 miles
- 2016 – 105,944 miles
- 2015 – 99,406 miles
- 2014 – 93,003 miles
- 2013 – 86,856 miles
- 2012 – 78,022 miles
- 2011 – 71,040 miles
- 2010 – 62,944 miles
- 2009 – 60,119 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,735 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEngine covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Headlamp has condensation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 24 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,735 miles (+3,133)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 157,735 miles
- Test number
- 153292472773
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass154,602 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 154,602 miles
- Test number
- 163653639345
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Fail154,602 miles (+3,539)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,602 miles
- Test number
- 815882844523
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass151,063 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 151,063 miles
- Test number
- 654197786238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail151,059 miles (+2,026)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,059 miles
- Test number
- 992051862477
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,033 miles (+2,487)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 149,033 miles
- Test number
- 369195853733
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryKnocking from steering
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass146,546 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 146,546 miles
- Test number
- 711680331046
- AdvisoryKnocking from steering rack
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail146,546 miles (+2,949)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,546 miles
- Test number
- 351219501388
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryKnocking from steering rack
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 143,597 miles
- Test number
- 682880043405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,597 miles (+4,496)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,597 miles
- Test number
- 318679020949
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass139,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 139,101 miles
- Test number
- 460417343033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,101 miles (+5,465)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,101 miles
- Test number
- 948848762277
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass133,636 miles (+3,816)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,636 miles
- Test number
- 997388954365
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has condensation
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,820 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 129,820 miles
- Test number
- 615488093415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has condensation
Fail129,820 miles (+4,767)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,820 miles
- Test number
- 675899064284
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has condensation
Pass125,053 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 125,053 miles
- Test number
- 877204847742
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/f indicator colour deteriorated
Fail125,053 miles (+9,103)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,053 miles
- Test number
- 743992225403
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryFront brakes unbalanced
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/f indicator colour deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake pad worn very low
Pass115,950 miles (+10,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 115,950 miles
- Test number
- 752291590208
- AdvisoryN/s/f anti roll bar link gaitor split
- AdvisorySteering column loose
Pass105,944 miles (+6,538)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 105,944 miles
- Test number
- 437615736853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,406 miles (+6,403)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 99,406 miles
- Test number
- 625440355020
- NoteWater inside n/s headlamp
Pass93,003 miles (+6,147)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,003 miles
- Test number
- 277048844059
- NoteRear tyres worn very low on inner edges
Pass86,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 86,856 miles
- Test number
- 215416953084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,856 miles (+8,834)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,856 miles
- Test number
- 907056153022
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass78,022 miles (+6,982)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 78,022 miles
- Test number
- 698856742094
- NoteSteering column loose
Pass71,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,040 miles
- Test number
- 895231761071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,040 miles (+8,096)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,040 miles
- Test number
- 586250861096
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass62,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 62,944 miles
- Test number
- 890380650018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,944 miles (+2,825)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,944 miles
- Test number
- 591118640050
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,119 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 60,119 miles
- Test number
- 834151019266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,119 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,119 miles
- Test number
- 373605609456
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about RG 1896
- What vehicle is registration RG 1896 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RG 1896 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Sept 2006. 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 RG 1896 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RG 1896 is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RG 1896?
- The MOT on RG 1896 is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RG 1896 done?
- RG 1896 was recorded at 157,735 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,662 miles a year.
- Has RG 1896 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RG 1896 has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on RG 1896 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 RG 1896 find?
- RG 1896 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point; engine covers fitted.
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