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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T731 EFJMOT history

T731 EFJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,678 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T731 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T731 EFJ was last recorded at 85,678 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,022 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
656 miles
Average per year
2,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,678 miles
  • 2024 – 85,022 miles
  • 2023 – 84,883 miles
  • 2022 – 84,497 miles
  • 2021 – 84,272 miles
  • 2020 – 83,582 miles
  • 2019 – 83,225 miles
  • 2018 – 82,601 miles
  • 2017 – 81,671 miles
  • 2016 – 79,102 miles
  • 2015 – 75,884 miles
  • 2014 – 72,467 miles
  • 2013 – 71,275 miles
  • 2012 – 66,014 miles
  • 2011 – 62,020 miles
  • 2010 – 58,010 miles
  • 2009 – 50,739 miles
  • 2008 – 40,992 miles
  • 2007 – 38,456 miles
  • 2006 – 36,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,678 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,678 miles (+656)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,678 miles
    Test number
    834708313997
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,022 miles (+139)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,022 miles
    Test number
    754365922146
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,883 miles (+386)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    534741404886
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass84,497 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,497 miles
    Test number
    455672588305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,272 miles (+690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    198513126831
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,582 miles (+357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    371984807111
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Pass83,225 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    999095123661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,601 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,601 miles
    Test number
    919124212746
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail82,584 miles (+913)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,584 miles
    Test number
    480103690393
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing more on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass81,671 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,671 miles
    Test number
    496733855947
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail81,670 miles (+2,568)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    988462151181
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass79,102 miles (+3,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    307669164479
    • AdvisoryN/S/F wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  13. Pass75,884 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,884 miles
    Test number
    409528525183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside door mirror housing insecure.

  14. Fail75,881 miles (+3,414)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,881 miles
    Test number
    878128225179
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside door mirror housing insecure.

  15. Pass72,467 miles (+1,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    979620234121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,275 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    155183093085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,014 miles (+3,994)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,014 miles
    Test number
    598285892095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  18. Pass62,020 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    528603301174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,019 miles (+4,009)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,019 miles
    Test number
    917742301192
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass58,010 miles (+7,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    280246310486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass50,739 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    261949999022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,992 miles (+2,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,992 miles
    Test number
    762202888090
    • NoteAdv nearside front inner c/v , driveshaft gaitor split......

  23. Pass38,456 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    143054607123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,305 miles
    Test number
    824041216167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,305 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,305 miles
    Test number
    271121816173
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T731 EFJ

Does T731 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T731 EFJ is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T731 EFJ?
The MOT on T731 EFJ 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 T731 EFJ done?
T731 EFJ was recorded at 85,678 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,533 miles a year.
Has T731 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T731 EFJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T731 EFJ 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 T731 EFJ find?
T731 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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