Mercedes-Benz Vito
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc
T243 VAVMOT history
T243 VAV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 163,861 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T243 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 14 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T243 VAV was last recorded at 163,861 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 2,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 161,255 miles · 8 Feb 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,606 miles
- Average per year
- 5,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 163,861 miles
- 2020 – 161,255 miles
- 2018 – 161,039 miles
- 2017 – 160,877 miles
- 2015 – 158,681 miles
- 2014 – 157,153 miles
- 2013 – 156,329 miles
- 2012 – 143,213 miles
- 2011 – 136,029 miles
- 2010 – 128,560 miles
- 2009 – 121,526 miles
- 2008 – 114,640 miles
- 2007 – 102,189 miles
- 2005 – 68,049 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,861 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious repair work coverd in under seal
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.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,861 miles (+2,606)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 163,861 miles
- Test number
- 848367111379
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious repair work coverd in under seal
Pass161,255 miles (+216)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 161,255 miles
- Test number
- 882095788096
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass161,039 miles (+162)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 161,039 miles
- Test number
- 170755149559
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWhole vehicle been under sealed
Pass160,877 miles (+2,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 160,877 miles
- Test number
- 331856428842
- AdvisoryUnder vehice corroded in various places
Pass158,681 miles (+1,528)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 158,681 miles
- Test number
- 468732535281
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- NoteUnderneath vehicle undersealed
Pass157,153 miles (+824)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 157,153 miles
- Test number
- 717917924212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass156,329 miles (+13,116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 156,329 miles
- Test number
- 118692043114
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,213 miles (+7,184)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 143,213 miles
- Test number
- 205846442403
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass136,029 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 136,029 miles
- Test number
- 217668241410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,022 miles (+7,462)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,022 miles
- Test number
- 936727841193
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 128,560 miles
- Test number
- 930957960118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,560 miles (+7,034)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,560 miles
- Test number
- 210363060434
- FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 121,526 miles
- Test number
- 581951669163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,526 miles (+6,886)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,526 miles
- Test number
- 183321769189
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass114,640 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 114,640 miles
- Test number
- 453408468187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail114,596 miles (+12,407)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,596 miles
- Test number
- 654035168189
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass102,189 miles (+34,140)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 102,189 miles
- Test number
- 604500827107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,049 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 68,049 miles
- Test number
- 954140305308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T243 VAV
- Does T243 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T243 VAV expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T243 VAV?
- The MOT on T243 VAV expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T243 VAV done?
- T243 VAV was recorded at 163,861 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
- Has T243 VAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T243 VAV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2011.
- Has the mileage on T243 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 T243 VAV find?
- T243 VAV passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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