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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T38 XBLMOT history

T38 XBL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2024
Mileage
143,428 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 XBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 XBL was last recorded at 143,428 miles on 3 May 2023, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,243 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,428 miles
  • 2022 – 143,243 miles
  • 2021 – 138,010 miles
  • 2020 – 123,135 miles
  • 2019 – 104,127 miles
  • 2018 – 92,139 miles
  • 2017 – 82,112 miles
  • 2016 – 74,521 miles
  • 2015 – 70,213 miles
  • 2013 – 70,061 miles
  • 2012 – 68,335 miles
  • 2010 – 66,639 miles
  • 2009 – 65,107 miles
  • 2008 – 64,141 miles
  • 2007 – 62,580 miles
  • 2006 – 61,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,428 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts slight play and noisy
  • AdvisoryGeneral age related under body corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,428 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,428 miles
    Test number
    392823371044
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts slight play and noisy
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related under body corrosion

  2. Fail143,243 miles (+5,233)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,243 miles
    Test number
    486733843541
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts noisey

  3. Pass138,010 miles (+937)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,010 miles
    Test number
    805885011279
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and bearing noisy lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both out riggers/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear selector knob damaged and reverse gear difficult to engage
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail137,073 miles (+13,938)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,073 miles
    Test number
    744166826778
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and bearing noisy lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both out riggers/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear selector knob damaged and reverse gear difficult to engage
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,135 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,135 miles
    Test number
    380607072674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

  6. Fail123,134 miles (+19,007)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    999398945261
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point on the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

  7. Pass104,127 miles (+16)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,127 miles
    Test number
    294290110754
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail104,111 miles (+11,972)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    698565722213
    • MajorFront Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected Both (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass92,139 miles (+10,027)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,139 miles
    Test number
    135645295893
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass82,112 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    161310878287
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail82,104 miles (+7,583)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,104 miles
    Test number
    588221695527
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass74,521 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    772182701517
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on body underside

  13. Pass70,213 miles (+152)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    749883275142
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rack end

  14. Pass70,061 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    188526893439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,051 miles (+1,716)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,051 miles
    Test number
    805043793034
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades are slightly

  16. Pass68,335 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,335 miles
    Test number
    656131892115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,639 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,639 miles
    Test number
    703279510363
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass66,512 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,512 miles
    Test number
    192412550164
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass65,107 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    414820159134
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass64,141 miles (+1,561)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    572860948131
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split

  21. Pass62,580 miles (+863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    633771057104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass61,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,717 miles
    Test number
    314148136191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 XBL

Does T38 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 XBL expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 XBL?
The MOT on T38 XBL expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 XBL done?
T38 XBL was recorded at 143,428 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has T38 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 XBL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T38 XBL 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 T38 XBL find?
T38 XBL passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 2 advisories: both front top mounts slight play and noisy; general age related under body corrosion.

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