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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T728 EFJMOT history

T728 EFJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2021
Mileage
145,236 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T728 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T728 EFJ was last recorded at 145,236 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2008: 55,185 miles, lower than 514,247 miles on 18 May 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
143,833 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,403 miles
Average per year
6,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 145,236 miles
  • 2020 – 143,833 miles
  • 2019 – 138,968 miles
  • 2018 – 136,497 miles
  • 2017 – 132,377 miles
  • 2016 – 128,669 miles
  • 2015 – 120,914 miles
  • 2014 – 111,649 miles
  • 2013 – 101,943 miles
  • 2012 – 92,648 miles
  • 2011 – 81,769 miles
  • 2010 – 72,309 miles
  • 2009 – 59,324 miles
  • 2008 – 55,185 miles
  • 2007 – 514,247 miles
  • 2006 – 46,160 miles
  • 2005 – 40,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,236 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Between chassis and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nsf door stiff to open outside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,236 miles (+1,403)2 dangerous16 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    157282874842
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Between chassis and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,833 miles (+4,865)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,833 miles
    Test number
    638062859812
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded

  3. Pass138,968 miles (+2,471)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    257485882452
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass136,497 miles (+4,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,497 miles
    Test number
    182715638605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass132,377 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,377 miles
    Test number
    721693490544
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNsf door stiff to open outside

  6. Fail132,375 miles (+3,706)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    172377522653
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested coolant leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNsf door stiff to open outside

  7. Pass128,669 miles (+7,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,669 miles
    Test number
    338662918574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass120,914 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,914 miles
    Test number
    746451695076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail120,803 miles (+9,154)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,803 miles
    Test number
    527884485012
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass111,649 miles (+9,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,649 miles
    Test number
    587785084044
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass101,943 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    478122093073
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail101,739 miles (+9,091)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    446700283035
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass92,648 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    166952082036
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail92,495 miles (+10,726)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,495 miles
    Test number
    149986172001
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass81,769 miles (+9,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,769 miles
    Test number
    467705371068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass72,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    383166790005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,307 miles (+12,983)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    230746890016
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass59,324 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,324 miles
    Test number
    571165289075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,185 miles (-459,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,185 miles
    Test number
    893657008192
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass514,247 miles (+468,087)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    514,247 miles
    Test number
    850738837177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,160 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    122919936189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,694 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    831238135163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,692 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,692 miles
    Test number
    861137135180
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T728 EFJ

Does T728 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T728 EFJ expired on 21 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T728 EFJ?
The MOT on T728 EFJ expired on 21 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T728 EFJ done?
T728 EFJ was recorded at 145,236 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 6,328 miles a year.
Has T728 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T728 EFJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T728 EFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T728 EFJ find?
T728 EFJ failed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 16 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system; stop lamp(s) all not working; brake performance not tested, and 17 more.

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