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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass113,325 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass158,666 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,666 miles
    Test number
    460616360848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,646 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,646 miles
    Test number
    458989181760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass156,777 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,777 miles
    Test number
    114280090485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass101,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,452 miles
    Test number
    314507219310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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 /
  24. 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 /
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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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