
Mercedes-Benz Vito
White and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc
T235 VFBMOT history
T235 VFB is a white and silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2022 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Apr 2022
- Mileage
- 93,098 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 12 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T235 VFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- White and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Apr 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T235 VFB was last recorded at 93,098 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 93,082 miles · 16 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 2,880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 93,098 miles
- 2023 – 93,082 miles
- 2021 – 83,991 miles
- 2020 – 83,058 miles
- 2018 – 82,879 miles
- 2017 – 82,292 miles
- 2016 – 82,060 miles
- 2015 – 81,602 miles
- 2014 – 79,468 miles
- 2012 – 79,075 miles
- 2011 – 76,127 miles
- 2009 – 65,287 miles
- 2008 – 59,295 miles
- 2006 – 41,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Intensity too low (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Intensity too low (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Glow plug light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Washer poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail93,098 miles (+16)1 dangerous17 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,098 miles
- Test number
- 956060148249
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Intensity too low (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Intensity too low (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail93,082 miles (+9,091)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,082 miles
- Test number
- 391328414032
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGlow plug warning light on.
- AdvisoryThrottle pedal missing.
Pass83,991 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 83,991 miles
- Test number
- 424679350767
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light on
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Washer poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail83,991 miles (+933)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,991 miles
- Test number
- 624930673282
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam When main beam switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light on
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Washer poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass83,058 miles (+179)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 83,058 miles
- Test number
- 137246357471
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust as rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both under wings (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front slightly reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both vehicle has been standing for a while so surface rust has formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryM,aximum rpm was 3k during smoke test
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack arctic joints
Pass82,879 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 82,879 miles
- Test number
- 446701970282
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both arctic joint s worn (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor beam pattern
Fail82,874 miles (+582)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,874 miles
- Test number
- 203044020702
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both arctic joint s worn (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor beam pattern
Pass82,292 miles (+232)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 82,292 miles
- Test number
- 707410389380
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency is 68 % worse than the offside. Achieving 19% overall, 3% over minimum pass of !6%.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner face of brake disc corroded, pitted and worn. Operational brake surface area considerably reduced.
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency quite poor. Brakes it would seem require some attention.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs very rusty.
- AdvisoryRear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Broken to the side, 50% of reflector remains intact and functional. (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryRear rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated and cracked. Still supporting the exhaust for now. Advise replacement.
Pass82,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,060 miles
- Test number
- 647215032273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,060 miles (+458)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,060 miles
- Test number
- 519439078682
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From compensator valve to rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass81,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 81,602 miles
- Test number
- 948009905026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,602 miles (+2,134)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,602 miles
- Test number
- 625078705019
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass79,468 miles (+393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 79,468 miles
- Test number
- 169294704471
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass79,075 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 79,075 miles
- Test number
- 518642712307
- NoteSurface corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points
Fail79,067 miles (+2,940)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,067 miles
- Test number
- 369331812301
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteSurface corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points
Fail76,127 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,127 miles
- Test number
- 725150561051
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split
Pass76,127 miles (+10,840)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 76,127 miles
- Test number
- 809050461052
- NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split
Pass65,287 miles (+5,992)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 65,287 miles
- Test number
- 380385889172
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s mirror damage
Pass59,295 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 59,295 miles
- Test number
- 103626588179
- NoteRear discs worn
Fail59,283 miles (+17,903)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,283 miles
- Test number
- 161436088124
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteRear discs worn
Pass41,380 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 41,380 miles
- Test number
- 580280386189
- NoteAdvises as per original mot
Fail41,377 miles6 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,377 miles
- Test number
- 623590486153
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake warning light not all the time
- NoteGeneral oil leaks
- NoteOff side front tyre touching under wing stone gaurd on lock
- NoteOff side rear tyre starting to perish
Questions about T235 VFB
- Does T235 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T235 VFB expired on 27 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T235 VFB?
- The MOT on T235 VFB expired on 27 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T235 VFB done?
- T235 VFB was recorded at 93,098 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 2,880 miles a year.
- Has T235 VFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T235 VFB has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on T235 VFB 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 T235 VFB find?
- T235 VFB failed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 17 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 23 more.
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