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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

T8 GFAMOT history

T8 GFA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 5 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 235,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
235,628 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 GFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 GFA was last recorded at 235,628 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,226 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
6,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,628 miles
  • 2025 – 235,226 miles
  • 2024 – 227,629 miles
  • 2023 – 217,628 miles
  • 2022 – 212,116 miles
  • 2021 – 209,883 miles
  • 2020 – 207,989 miles
  • 2019 – 203,177 miles
  • 2018 – 194,572 miles
  • 2017 – 185,544 miles
  • 2016 – 181,280 miles
  • 2015 – 172,960 miles
  • 2014 – 164,536 miles
  • 2013 – 156,958 miles
  • 2012 – 146,735 miles
  • 2011 – 140,246 miles
  • 2010 – 133,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,628 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody seal front to rear

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight corrosion evident on under body and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,628 miles (+402)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    235,628 miles
    Test number
    106719343389
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody seal front to rear

  2. Fail235,226 miles (+7,597)3 major1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,226 miles
    Test number
    586578978490
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Marked Area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Marked Area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front To Back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass227,629 miles (+95)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    227,629 miles
    Test number
    800657313807
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail227,534 miles (+9,906)2 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,534 miles
    Test number
    578549870674
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass217,628 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    217,628 miles
    Test number
    921261295498
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body and components

  6. Pass212,116 miles (+2,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    212,116 miles
    Test number
    977055515684
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high line (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body and components

  7. Pass209,883 miles (+1,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,883 miles
    Test number
    838924237356
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass207,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    207,989 miles
    Test number
    769964550571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail207,970 miles (+4,793)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,970 miles
    Test number
    436471690598
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass203,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,177 miles
    Test number
    222430099106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail203,160 miles (+8,588)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,160 miles
    Test number
    416160152521
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake low effort offside.

  12. Pass194,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    194,572 miles
    Test number
    388863043025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail194,556 miles (+9,012)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,556 miles
    Test number
    950131951655
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass185,544 miles (+4,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,544 miles
    Test number
    565335418996
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass181,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    181,280 miles
    Test number
    335717191456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail181,280 miles (+90)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,280 miles
    Test number
    840986299791
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Fail181,190 miles (+8,230)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,190 miles
    Test number
    135444696091
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect pump unit faulty in-op (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel and offside requires shoe adjustment (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Emissions not tested inaccessible (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail piece missing (broken off) (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded area in carrier
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald and mis-shaped, replacement required soon (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass172,960 miles (+8,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    172,960 miles
    Test number
    197194737587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass164,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    164,536 miles
    Test number
    937533204376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail164,536 miles (+7,578)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,536 miles
    Test number
    968823904315
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBonnet will not open

  21. Pass156,958 miles (+10,223)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    156,958 miles
    Test number
    387911593224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnet release faulty
    • NoteSome creaking from steering system

  22. Pass146,735 miles (+6,489)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    146,735 miles
    Test number
    538171312379
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake pedal creeps slightly
    • NoteKnock on steering column.

  23. Pass140,246 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    708571211303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass133,514 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    133,514 miles
    Test number
    582888470228
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to delaminate

Questions about T8 GFA

Does T8 GFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 GFA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 GFA?
The MOT on T8 GFA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 GFA done?
T8 GFA was recorded at 235,628 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,660 miles a year.
Has T8 GFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 GFA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 GFA 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 T8 GFA find?
T8 GFA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, and 2 more.

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