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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc

T696 SBLMOT history

T696 SBL is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,216 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T696 SBL was last recorded at 121,216 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2008: 40,417 miles, lower than 332,440 miles on 22 Feb 2007.

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
117,857 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,359 miles
Average per year
4,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,216 miles
  • 2024 – 117,857 miles
  • 2023 – 115,519 miles
  • 2022 – 111,350 miles
  • 2021 – 106,645 miles
  • 2020 – 102,196 miles
  • 2019 – 90,973 miles
  • 2014 – 82,059 miles
  • 2013 – 74,118 miles
  • 2012 – 66,993 miles
  • 2010 – 55,817 miles
  • 2009 – 48,148 miles
  • 2008 – 40,417 miles
  • 2007 – 332,440 miles
  • 2006 – 25,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,216 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,216 miles (+3,359)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,216 miles
    Test number
    637693882789
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass117,857 miles (+2,338)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,857 miles
    Test number
    359226634725
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion outer the body
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corroded

  3. Pass115,519 miles (+4,169)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,519 miles
    Test number
    403736522086
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass111,350 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    673870309719
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail111,350 miles (+4,705)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    688397178591
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass106,645 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    558571004825
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail106,635 miles (+4,439)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    815116680916
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassy rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass102,196 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,196 miles
    Test number
    262088181329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,183 miles (+11,210)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    145411580478
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear lower inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front inner lower sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass90,973 miles (+8,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,973 miles
    Test number
    467240509421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,059 miles (+7,941)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    626817904379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCovers on sill both sides inner sill and outer sill can not be viwed

  12. Pass74,118 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    907253023153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Fail74,118 miles (+7,125)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    439853723134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass66,993 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,993 miles
    Test number
    546012062011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail66,950 miles (+11,133)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    578950962021
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass55,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,817 miles
    Test number
    870199130226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,817 miles (+7,669)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,817 miles
    Test number
    650598630257
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass48,148 miles (+63)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,148 miles
    Test number
    784035749205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front Inner CV Boots Leaking

  19. Fail48,085 miles (+7,668)2 dangerous3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    224821449200
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front Inner CV Boots Leaking

  20. Pass40,417 miles (-292,023)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    643152188149
    • 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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass332,440 miles (+299,200)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    332,440 miles
    Test number
    663543057076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,240 miles (+7,581)7 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,240 miles
    Test number
    470260657076
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust system corroded

  23. Pass25,659 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,659 miles
    Test number
    153020266449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,654 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,654 miles
    Test number
    680489256028
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about T696 SBL

Does T696 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T696 SBL is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T696 SBL?
The MOT on T696 SBL is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T696 SBL done?
T696 SBL was recorded at 121,216 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
Has T696 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 SBL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T696 SBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T696 SBL find?
T696 SBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill, and 11 more.

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