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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T157 KBAMOT history

T157 KBA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
116,263 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 KBA was last recorded at 116,263 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2014: 90,319 miles, lower than 91,351 miles on 19 Dec 2012.

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
114,143 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
4,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,263 miles
  • 2023 – 114,143 miles
  • 2022 – 110,419 miles
  • 2021 – 104,925 miles
  • 2020 – 102,287 miles
  • 2019 – 98,412 miles
  • 2017 – 97,209 miles
  • 2016 – 95,897 miles
  • 2015 – 94,379 miles
  • 2014 – 90,353 miles
  • 2012 – 91,351 miles
  • 2011 – 82,786 miles
  • 2010 – 61,426 miles
  • 2009 – 46,602 miles
  • 2008 – 35,925 miles
  • 2007 – 33,186 miles
  • 2006 – 32,780 miles
  • 2005 – 32,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,263 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under van

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.

  • Secondary bonnet catch missing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer & inner (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,263 miles (+2,120)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,263 miles
    Test number
    572559755961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under van

  2. Pass114,143 miles (+3,724)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,143 miles
    Test number
    516841019151
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,419 miles (+5,494)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,419 miles
    Test number
    982190202003
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass104,925 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    334744877670
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet latch missing

  5. Fail104,923 miles (+2,636)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    884925125615
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet latch missing

  6. Pass102,287 miles (+3,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    363550123785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  7. Pass98,412 miles (+1,203)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    458006651766
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  8. Pass97,209 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,209 miles
    Test number
    585031296186
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  9. Fail97,209 miles (+1,312)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,209 miles
    Test number
    575531009481
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  10. Pass95,897 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    776494214068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer & inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner rear sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  11. Fail95,897 miles (+1,518)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    252532218970
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer & inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner rear sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  12. Pass94,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    865912707528
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  13. Fail94,379 miles (+4,026)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    723203304761
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing

  14. Pass90,353 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    768995614355
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail90,345 miles (+26)10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,345 miles
    Test number
    848371214330
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteVehicle has been spray with under seal,brake pipes chassis.

  16. Fail90,319 miles (-1,032)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    597754654244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake flexy hoses deteriorating
    • NoteFront Center seat belt slow to retract

  17. Pass91,351 miles (+8,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,351 miles
    Test number
    715404352366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass82,786 miles (+240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,786 miles
    Test number
    629115181224
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f steering rack arm

  19. Fail82,546 miles (+21,120)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,546 miles
    Test number
    349541781499
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f steering rack arm

  20. Fail61,426 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    304079980264
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated

  21. Pass61,426 miles (+14,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    570549480208
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated

  22. Pass46,602 miles (+10,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,602 miles
    Test number
    311867199245
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  23. Pass35,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,925 miles
    Test number
    473934188230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,925 miles (+2,739)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,925 miles
    Test number
    594333088218
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass33,186 miles (+406)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    500764707390
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWiper blades split

  26. Pass32,780 miles (+731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,780 miles
    Test number
    371358496244
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass32,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    410154705357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,049 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    832024605305
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

Questions about T157 KBA

Does T157 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 KBA expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 KBA?
The MOT on T157 KBA expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 KBA done?
T157 KBA was recorded at 116,263 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 4,605 miles a year.
Has T157 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 KBA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T157 KBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T157 KBA find?
T157 KBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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