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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T837 KVSMOT history

T837 KVS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 24 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
81,328 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 KVS
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
24 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 KVS was last recorded at 81,328 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2020: 79,636 miles, lower than 179,631 miles on 17 Jun 2020.
  • 5 Jul 2022: 81,320 miles, lower than 181,306 miles on 16 Jun 2022.

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
81,320 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,328 miles
  • 2022 – 81,320 miles
  • 2021 – 81,236 miles
  • 2020 – 79,636 miles
  • 2019 – 79,211 miles
  • 2018 – 78,557 miles
  • 2017 – 76,892 miles
  • 2016 – 76,097 miles
  • 2015 – 74,120 miles
  • 2014 – 72,914 miles
  • 2013 – 72,834 miles
  • 2012 – 71,461 miles
  • 2011 – 70,434 miles
  • 2010 – 69,622 miles
  • 2009 – 67,590 miles
  • 2008 – 62,028 miles
  • 2007 – 55,008 miles
  • 2006 – 48,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Suspension system inoperative

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded where they go through inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,328 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,328 miles
    Test number
    252910568167
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,328 miles (+8)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,328 miles
    Test number
    527459360757
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,320 miles (-99,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    697340880142
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail181,306 miles (+100,070)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,306 miles
    Test number
    476187899261
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass81,236 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,236 miles
    Test number
    519840927403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded where they go through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail81,233 miles (+1,597)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    481113322164
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust blowing on the box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded where they go through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,636 miles (-99,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    416440869350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail179,631 miles (+100,420)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,631 miles
    Test number
    909714026075
    • DangerousNearside Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected reservoir insecure. (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass79,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,211 miles
    Test number
    290680918607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,211 miles (+654)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,211 miles
    Test number
    949472798605
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))

  11. Pass78,557 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    136081419124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,892 miles
    Test number
    460083609082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  13. Fail76,892 miles (+795)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,892 miles
    Test number
    127206636098
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  14. Pass76,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,097 miles
    Test number
    917595228057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,097 miles (+1,977)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,097 miles
    Test number
    836737147941
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass74,120 miles (+1,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    966388465140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass72,914 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,914 miles
    Test number
    897506954184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,834 miles
    Test number
    738100773174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,834 miles (+1,373)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,834 miles
    Test number
    299400773496
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass71,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,461 miles
    Test number
    206993872154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,461 miles (+1,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,461 miles
    Test number
    189473572194
    • FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

  22. Pass70,434 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    277222271110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,622 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,622 miles
    Test number
    270132050121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,590 miles (+5,562)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,590 miles
    Test number
    262287069420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass62,028 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    431534158116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    270451627415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail55,008 miles (+6,337)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    983131927113
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass48,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    114103726115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T837 KVS

Does T837 KVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 KVS expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 KVS?
The MOT on T837 KVS expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 KVS done?
T837 KVS was recorded at 81,328 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 1,881 miles a year.
Has T837 KVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 KVS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T837 KVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T837 KVS find?
T837 KVS passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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