
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc
T400 HWLMOT history
T400 HWL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 113,325 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 HWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 15 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 HWL was last recorded at 113,325 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Oct 2024: 113,323 miles, lower than 158,666 miles on 23 Sept 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 113,323 miles · 4 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 113,325 miles
- 2023 – 158,666 miles
- 2022 – 158,646 miles
- 2021 – 158,623 miles
- 2019 – 158,205 miles
- 2018 – 156,777 miles
- 2017 – 154,230 miles
- 2016 – 151,953 miles
- 2015 – 135,027 miles
- 2014 – 118,771 miles
- 2013 – 116,330 miles
- 2012 – 112,981 miles
- 2011 – 108,309 miles
- 2010 – 102,122 miles
- 2009 – 101,452 miles
- 2008 – 95,701 miles
- 2007 – 83,800 miles
- 2006 – 63,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,325 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 113,325 miles
- Test number
- 629940792101
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail113,323 miles (-45,343)15 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,323 miles
- Test number
- 526490750042
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner sill and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front+rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,666 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 158,666 miles
- Test number
- 460616360848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,646 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 158,646 miles
- Test number
- 458989181760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,623 miles (+418)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,623 miles
- Test number
- 249332851867
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,205 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 158,205 miles
- Test number
- 372987598277
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,205 miles (+1,428)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,205 miles
- Test number
- 709886325709
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,777 miles (+2,547)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 156,777 miles
- Test number
- 114280090485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,230 miles (+2,277)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 154,230 miles
- Test number
- 432549782088
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass151,953 miles (+16,926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 151,953 miles
- Test number
- 195064160835
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,027 miles (+755)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 135,027 miles
- Test number
- 497086275073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteDrivers interior door handle missing
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail134,272 miles (+15,501)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,272 miles
- Test number
- 536315265019
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteDrivers interior door handle missing
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass118,771 miles (+2,441)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 118,771 miles
- Test number
- 146114674048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteExhaust rubber missing but system still supported
- NoteFront discs corroded.
Pass116,330 miles (+3,349)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 116,330 miles
- Test number
- 926165123234
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth sills corroded
Pass112,981 miles (+23)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 112,981 miles
- Test number
- 866028022251
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAdvise the power steering pipes are slightly corroded
Fail112,958 miles (+9)2 dangerous12 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,958 miles
- Test number
- 556013052041
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f chassis corrosion set in
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r chassis corrosion set in
- NotePower steering pipes corroded
- NoteRear cross member corrosion set in
Fail112,949 miles (+4,640)13 failures10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,949 miles
- Test number
- 695695742014
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteAdvise offside front headlamp has condensation
Pass108,309 miles (+6,187)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 108,309 miles
- Test number
- 195596441053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront number plate cracked but still ledgable
- NoteN/s/r door does not open
Pass102,122 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 102,122 miles
- Test number
- 324840650064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail102,122 miles (+670)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,122 miles
- Test number
- 531030350055
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 101,452 miles
- Test number
- 314507219310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,452 miles (+5,751)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,452 miles
- Test number
- 942947319329
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail95,701 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,701 miles
- Test number
- 162583758470
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHorn / oil leak / o/s sill damaged /
Pass95,701 miles (+11,901)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 95,701 miles
- Test number
- 164483758404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHorn / oil leak / o/s sill damaged /
Pass83,800 miles (+96)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 83,800 miles
- Test number
- 103394267441
- NoteN/s inner cv boot leaking grease
Fail83,704 miles (+20,349)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,704 miles
- Test number
- 120299557440
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NoteN/s inboard cv boot leaking grease
Pass63,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 63,355 miles
- Test number
- 124285756411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T400 HWL
- Does T400 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T400 HWL expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T400 HWL?
- The MOT on T400 HWL expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T400 HWL done?
- T400 HWL was recorded at 113,325 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 2,680 miles a year.
- Has T400 HWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 HWL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T400 HWL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T400 HWL find?
- T400 HWL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear coil spring corroded os+ns.
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