Mercedes-Benz Vito
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc
T242 VAVMOT history
T242 VAV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 247,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 247,048 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T242 VAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T242 VAV was last recorded at 247,048 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 246,680 miles · 4 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 368 miles
- Average per year
- 6,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 247,048 miles
- 2024 – 246,680 miles
- 2019 – 242,641 miles
- 2018 – 239,410 miles
- 2017 – 232,520 miles
- 2016 – 230,161 miles
- 2015 – 219,183 miles
- 2014 – 207,722 miles
- 2013 – 196,307 miles
- 2012 – 187,925 miles
- 2011 – 171,240 miles
- 2010 – 167,819 miles
- 2009 – 156,300 miles
- 2008 – 146,568 miles
- 2007 – 134,517 miles
- 2006 – 120,314 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass247,048 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test os&ns
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear os&ns shocer dust cover inop
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Under body covered under seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,048 miles (+368)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 247,048 miles
- Test number
- 180434574145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass246,680 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 246,680 miles
- Test number
- 104877787656
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test os&ns
- AdvisoryRear os&ns shocer dust cover inop
- AdvisoryUnder body covered under seal
Fail246,660 miles (+4,019)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,660 miles
- Test number
- 953796883592
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test os&ns
- AdvisoryRear os&ns shocer dust cover inop
- AdvisoryUnder body covered under seal
Pass242,641 miles (+3,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 242,641 miles
- Test number
- 451172336703
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass239,410 miles (+6,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 239,410 miles
- Test number
- 910577238392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass232,520 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 232,520 miles
- Test number
- 784768256056
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroded but not within 30cm of structual points
- AdvisoryBoth rear discs excessively scored and pitted
Fail232,491 miles (+2,330)1 dangerous7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,491 miles
- Test number
- 236689727165
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70/15 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass230,161 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 230,161 miles
- Test number
- 831181537605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail230,161 miles (+10,978)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,161 miles
- Test number
- 223802510139
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass219,183 miles (+11,461)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 219,183 miles
- Test number
- 118585815190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass207,722 miles (+11,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 207,722 miles
- Test number
- 228617804466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass196,307 miles (+8,382)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 196,307 miles
- Test number
- 909413403104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust corrosion
Pass187,925 miles (+16,685)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 187,925 miles
- Test number
- 477605902118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,240 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 171,240 miles
- Test number
- 657413981022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake disc worn
Fail171,235 miles (+3,416)10 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,235 miles
- Test number
- 945176371036
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake disc worn
Pass167,819 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 167,819 miles
- Test number
- 973533480019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,794 miles (+11,494)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,794 miles
- Test number
- 594742880067
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass156,300 miles (+9,732)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 156,300 miles
- Test number
- 734160889019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,568 miles (+12,051)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 146,568 miles
- Test number
- 612081598015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,517 miles (+14,203)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 134,517 miles
- Test number
- 661586277040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,314 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 120,314 miles
- Test number
- 194109676427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,313 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,313 miles
- Test number
- 590584776001
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s inner cv gaitor split
Questions about T242 VAV
- Does T242 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T242 VAV expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T242 VAV?
- The MOT on T242 VAV expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T242 VAV done?
- T242 VAV was recorded at 247,048 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 6,674 miles a year.
- Has T242 VAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T242 VAV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T242 VAV 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 T242 VAV find?
- T242 VAV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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