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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc

T243 MHKMOT history

T243 MHK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2022
Mileage
124,824 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 MHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T243 MHK was last recorded at 124,824 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,316 miles · 8 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 124,824 miles
  • 2020 – 122,316 miles
  • 2019 – 119,852 miles
  • 2018 – 107,782 miles
  • 2016 – 103,908 miles
  • 2015 – 101,737 miles
  • 2014 – 100,598 miles
  • 2013 – 100,229 miles
  • 2012 – 99,028 miles
  • 2011 – 98,028 miles
  • 2010 – 97,173 miles
  • 2009 – 92,689 miles
  • 2008 – 82,847 miles
  • 2006 – 82,755 miles
  • 2005 – 81,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,824 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,824 miles (+2,508)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    356401731758
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass122,316 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    105793494279
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,316 miles (+2,464)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    463304437701
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,852 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    398478925360
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,841 miles (+3,342)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,841 miles
    Test number
    541193392588
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,499 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,499 miles
    Test number
    757343005527
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,476 miles (+8,694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    958192691048
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,782 miles
    Test number
    265240138674
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail107,782 miles (+3,874)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,782 miles
    Test number
    134168055573
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass103,908 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,908 miles
    Test number
    260131490901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Fail103,908 miles (+2,171)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,908 miles
    Test number
    628710861654
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass101,737 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    387823605444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail101,737 miles (+1,139)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    219191805251
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass100,598 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    209919094407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,229 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    706134313293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass99,028 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    207913992426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass98,028 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    125079791102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,173 miles
    Test number
    171715300272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,173 miles (+4,484)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,173 miles
    Test number
    241762500247
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass92,689 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,689 miles
    Test number
    240753459157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,686 miles (+9,839)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,686 miles
    Test number
    214929649455
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front inner drive shaft boot split

  22. Pass82,847 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    100905658149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,755 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    221687016375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    271492195219
    • 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)

Questions about T243 MHK

Does T243 MHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T243 MHK expired on 3 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T243 MHK?
The MOT on T243 MHK expired on 3 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T243 MHK done?
T243 MHK was recorded at 124,824 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has T243 MHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 MHK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T243 MHK 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 T243 MHK find?
T243 MHK failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2; service brake efficiency below requirements, and 2 more.

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