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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T512 DGUMOT history

T512 DGU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
104,923 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T512 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T512 DGU was last recorded at 104,923 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,909 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,923 miles
  • 2024 – 92,899 miles
  • 2023 – 85,748 miles
  • 2022 – 75,971 miles
  • 2020 – 63,220 miles
  • 2019 – 52,419 miles
  • 2018 – 47,278 miles
  • 2017 – 43,498 miles
  • 2016 – 42,645 miles
  • 2015 – 39,654 miles
  • 2014 – 37,588 miles
  • 2013 – 37,021 miles
  • 2012 – 36,799 miles
  • 2011 – 36,299 miles
  • 2010 – 35,669 miles
  • 2009 – 33,623 miles
  • 2008 – 31,709 miles
  • 2007 – 29,356 miles
  • 2006 – 25,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,923 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play in nearside front link arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,923 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    598567239721
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail104,909 miles (+12,010)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,909 miles
    Test number
    606077309194
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass92,899 miles (+7,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,899 miles
    Test number
    815729144186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass85,748 miles (+9,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    428331454570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass75,971 miles (+12,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    669930485989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,220 miles (+206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    885110549092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front link arm ball joint
  7. Fail63,014 miles (+10,595)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    622789389123
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front link arm ball joint
  8. Pass52,419 miles (+219)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,419 miles
    Test number
    879037590914
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system surface corrosion + minor leaks
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split but still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside rear brake disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged
  9. Fail52,200 miles (+4,922)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    180838619057
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt slightly perished/split
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system surface corrosion + minor leaks
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split but still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside rear brake disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged
  10. Pass47,278 miles (+3,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,278 miles
    Test number
    716055086455
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass43,498 miles (+853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    134272231225
    • AdvisoryX2 rear discs are poor
    • AdvisoryX2 rear tyres are cracking
    • AdvisoryX2 wipers are poor
  12. Pass42,645 miles (+2,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,645 miles
    Test number
    495713438509
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass39,654 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    895795585090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,588 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    636157404118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,021 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,021 miles
    Test number
    226544413108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,799 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,799 miles
    Test number
    375064942187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,781 miles (+482)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    658466332106
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass36,299 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,299 miles
    Test number
    996295441113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,669 miles (+2,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,669 miles
    Test number
    310131940190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass33,623 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    363747949172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,709 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,709 miles
    Test number
    193219048139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,356 miles (+4,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,356 miles
    Test number
    913805537111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass25,152 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,152 miles
    Test number
    134195636161
    • NoteFront number plate slightly discoloured.

Questions about T512 DGU

Does T512 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T512 DGU expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T512 DGU?
The MOT on T512 DGU expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T512 DGU done?
T512 DGU was recorded at 104,923 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
Has T512 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T512 DGU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T512 DGU 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 T512 DGU find?
T512 DGU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached.

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