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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T279 BSWMOT history

T279 BSW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 52,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,773 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2020
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 BSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 BSW was last recorded at 52,773 miles on 18 Nov 2020, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,773 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 52,773 miles
  • 2019 – 52,490 miles
  • 2018 – 52,236 miles
  • 2017 – 51,766 miles
  • 2016 – 51,488 miles
  • 2015 – 50,695 miles
  • 2014 – 49,670 miles
  • 2013 – 49,267 miles
  • 2012 – 48,826 miles
  • 2011 – 47,708 miles
  • 2010 – 45,964 miles
  • 2009 – 43,327 miles
  • 2008 – 41,278 miles
  • 2007 – 37,082 miles
  • 2006 – 33,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNote: Inner/outer sills corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    234918046692
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNote: Inner/outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    977803719940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    898440265798
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    256297076499
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner sills coated in underseal

  5. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    911351324504
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner sills coated in underseal

  6. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    150791461301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  7. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    926825527907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. FailMileage not read4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    346120022198
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,773 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    118358121673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill to inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

  10. Fail52,773 miles (+283)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    264007437014
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension m mounting, marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill to inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

  11. Pass52,490 miles (+254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,490 miles
    Test number
    105842316637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front driveshaft outer gaiter slightly deteriorated.

  12. Pass52,236 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    650887826129
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail52,236 miles (+470)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    504478305556
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass51,766 miles (+278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    737052430896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass51,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    288943491321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,488 miles (+793)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    755903017656
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass50,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    391862227828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail50,695 miles (+1,025)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    128959385387
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass49,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    136675014308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail49,670 miles (+403)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    136425014325
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass49,267 miles (+441)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    617851113308
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass48,826 miles (+1,118)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    676607212308
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDampness in o/s headlamp but aim and pattern ok

  23. Pass47,708 miles (+1,744)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    717881621300
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner tread
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering arm at fixing

  24. Pass45,964 miles (+2,637)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,964 miles
    Test number
    493776520487
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner treads
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  25. Pass43,327 miles (+2,049)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,327 miles
    Test number
    293258329337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering rack

  26. Pass41,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    414552238396
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  27. Fail41,278 miles (+4,196)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    981671838380
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  28. Pass37,082 miles (+3,406)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    464187227335
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front flex brake hoses small cracks no cord showing
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack o/s

  29. Pass33,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    431564026353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,676 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    433260926450
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s inner drive shaft boot split
    • NoteUnable to see front brake pads

Questions about T279 BSW

Does T279 BSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T279 BSW is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T279 BSW?
The MOT on T279 BSW is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T279 BSW done?
T279 BSW was recorded at 52,773 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2020, an average of 1,363 miles a year.
Has T279 BSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 BSW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T279 BSW 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 T279 BSW find?
T279 BSW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom rubber; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears, and 4 more.

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