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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T553 JAJMOT history

T553 JAJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
117,649 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 JAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 JAJ was last recorded at 117,649 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2014: 95,996 miles, lower than 125,372 miles on 30 Mar 2012.

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
117,505 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
1,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,649 miles
  • 2024 – 116,348 miles
  • 2022 – 115,781 miles
  • 2020 – 113,771 miles
  • 2019 – 111,139 miles
  • 2018 – 110,666 miles
  • 2017 – 109,048 miles
  • 2016 – 104,871 miles
  • 2015 – 101,004 miles
  • 2014 – 95,996 miles
  • 2012 – 125,372 miles
  • 2009 – 94,973 miles
  • 2008 – 91,070 miles
  • 2007 – 86,495 miles
  • 2006 – 84,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,649 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth sill panels corroded, not within a prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside front engine mounting prescribed area slightly corroded (inner wheel arch)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion non of which deemed excessiveRecorded at 3 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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,649 miles (+144)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,649 miles
    Test number
    346859837513
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill panels corroded, not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front engine mounting prescribed area slightly corroded (inner wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion non of which deemed excessive

  2. Fail117,505 miles (+1,157)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    989988382536
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill panels corroded, not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front engine mounting prescribed area slightly corroded (inner wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion non of which deemed excessive

  3. Pass116,348 miles (+567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    175578828108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion non of which deemed excessive

  4. Pass115,781 miles (+929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    141599737796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass114,852 miles (+1,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,852 miles
    Test number
    292717202248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass113,771 miles (+2,632)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,771 miles
    Test number
    466872758007
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass111,139 miles (+473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,139 miles
    Test number
    366980371177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,666 miles (+1,618)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,666 miles
    Test number
    494568609555
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,048 miles
    Test number
    367865919855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,048 miles (+4,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,048 miles
    Test number
    653114799689
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass104,871 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,871 miles
    Test number
    923997768370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail104,788 miles (+3,784)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,788 miles
    Test number
    164321247091
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass101,004 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    238583838592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCuts in nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light illuminated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  14. Fail101,003 miles (+5,007)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    372652432734
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCuts in nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryGlow plug lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  15. Pass95,996 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,996 miles
    Test number
    437231094106
    • NoteAll discs rusted and pitted

  16. Fail95,996 miles (-29,376)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,996 miles
    Test number
    509411194130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll discs rusted and pitted

  17. Pass125,372 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,372 miles
    Test number
    377930892093
    • NoteDiscs all round are corroded
    • NoteNoisey alternator belt
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  18. FailMileage not read5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137961382099
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteDiscs all round are corroded
    • NoteNoisey alternator belt
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  19. Pass94,973 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,973 miles
    Test number
    312333869390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,070 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,070 miles
    Test number
    230035918315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,495 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    763607237300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,291 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    653444726335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F inner CV boot split
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail84,291 miles6 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    872614526306
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F inner CV boot split
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T553 JAJ

Does T553 JAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 JAJ expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 JAJ?
The MOT on T553 JAJ expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 JAJ done?
T553 JAJ was recorded at 117,649 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 1,832 miles a year.
Has T553 JAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 JAJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T553 JAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T553 JAJ find?
T553 JAJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; both sill panels corroded, not within a prescribed area, and 6 more.

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