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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

T23 BUFMOT history

T23 BUF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 5 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 209,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
209,599 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 BUF was last recorded at 209,599 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 7,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,103 miles · 13 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,496 miles
Average per year
13,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 209,599 miles
  • 2020 – 202,103 miles
  • 2019 – 194,018 miles
  • 2018 – 187,679 miles
  • 2017 – 181,618 miles
  • 2015 – 176,527 miles
  • 2014 – 154,085 miles
  • 2013 – 132,499 miles
  • 2012 – 104,887 miles
  • 2011 – 84,234 miles
  • 2010 – 62,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,599 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress ?

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,599 miles (+7,496)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,599 miles
    Test number
    689262538089
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass202,103 miles (+8,085)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    202,103 miles
    Test number
    882050134784
    • MinorFront Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass194,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    194,018 miles
    Test number
    357245511395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail194,018 miles (+6,339)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,018 miles
    Test number
    904373083922
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  5. Pass187,679 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    187,679 miles
    Test number
    337275284579
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress ? (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim has a bend by the tyre valve ?
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail187,679 miles (+6,061)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,679 miles
    Test number
    956792154387
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint to tail pipe blowing ? (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress ? (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim has a bend by the tyre valve ?
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass181,618 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    181,618 miles
    Test number
    847453817072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel binding
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Fail181,617 miles (+5,090)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,617 miles
    Test number
    310678266942
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel binding
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass176,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    176,527 miles
    Test number
    293657712080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail176,527 miles (+22,442)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,527 miles
    Test number
    990653830326
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass154,085 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    154,085 miles
    Test number
    149332854209
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail154,075 miles (+21,576)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,075 miles
    Test number
    606146044216
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass132,499 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,499 miles
    Test number
    628685123236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail132,498 miles (+27,611)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,498 miles
    Test number
    628184023262
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass104,887 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,887 miles
    Test number
    775447262116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth wing mirror casings are brocken
    • NoteBoth wipers are slightly worn

  16. Fail104,886 miles (+20,652)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    648525762120
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth wing mirror casings are brocken
    • NoteBoth wipers are slightly worn

  17. Pass84,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    409594121272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail84,234 miles (+22,049)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    557071021213
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass62,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,185 miles
    Test number
    712485430299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,185 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,185 miles
    Test number
    374280630283
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T23 BUF

Does T23 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 BUF expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 BUF?
The MOT on T23 BUF expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 BUF done?
T23 BUF was recorded at 209,599 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 13,100 miles a year.
Has T23 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 BUF has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T23 BUF 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 T23 BUF find?
T23 BUF passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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