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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T51 MLAMOT history

T51 MLA is an orange diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 256,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
256,002 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 MLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 MLA was last recorded at 256,002 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 129,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2015: 125,359 miles, lower than 126,354 miles on 15 Oct 2013.

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
126,359 miles · 20 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
129,643 miles
Average per year
8,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 256,002 miles
  • 2017 – 126,359 miles
  • 2015 – 125,359 miles
  • 2013 – 126,354 miles
  • 2008 – 125,965 miles
  • 2007 – 118,460 miles
  • 2006 – 112,302 miles
  • 2005 – 101,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,002 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    256,002 miles
    Test number
    709581269207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    658677586538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143599314542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    855697531056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    661808728345
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass126,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    707140693153
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail126,359 miles (+1,000)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    687195655875
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam 448 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam 472 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working 239 fitted (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail125,359 miles (-995)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,359 miles
    Test number
    843528819675
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency could be better.

  9. Pass126,354 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,354 miles
    Test number
    989868883247
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail126,354 miles (+389)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,354 miles
    Test number
    308984773430
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass125,965 miles (+7,505)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    125,965 miles
    Test number
    692484388217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass118,460 miles (+6,158)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    514804307398
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perrished
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked
    • NoteO/s front inner cv gaiter split
    • NoteSlight play o/s sterring rack end joint

  13. Pass112,302 miles (+11,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    112,302 miles
    Test number
    834247186216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,029 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,029 miles
    Test number
    220231995274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked

  15. Pass101,029 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    101,029 miles
    Test number
    280061095203
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked

Questions about T51 MLA

Does T51 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 MLA expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 MLA?
The MOT on T51 MLA expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 MLA done?
T51 MLA was recorded at 256,002 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 8,484 miles a year.
Has T51 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 MLA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T51 MLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T51 MLA find?
T51 MLA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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