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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,998 cc

V12 TNKMOT history

V12 TNK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 9 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

V12 TNK black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,725 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 TNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 TNK was last recorded at 176,725 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,257 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,468 miles
Average per year
9,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,725 miles
  • 2025 – 173,257 miles
  • 2024 – 164,250 miles
  • 2023 – 159,089 miles
  • 2022 – 150,968 miles
  • 2021 – 144,304 miles
  • 2020 – 137,679 miles
  • 2019 – 131,814 miles
  • 2018 – 125,088 miles
  • 2017 – 116,948 miles
  • 2016 – 111,046 miles
  • 2015 – 93,443 miles
  • 2014 – 77,708 miles
  • 2013 – 65,134 miles
  • 2012 – 50,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,725 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded along chassis ladder (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,725 miles (+3,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,725 miles
    Test number
    850314426142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded along chassis ladder (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass173,257 miles (+9,007)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,257 miles
    Test number
    884192119388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever had limited reserve travel

  3. Pass164,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,250 miles
    Test number
    841526464725
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail164,250 miles (+5,161)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,250 miles
    Test number
    996742740457
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components lower ball joint fitting bolts hitting on hub (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass159,089 miles (+8,121)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,089 miles
    Test number
    282320314009
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass150,968 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,968 miles
    Test number
    339590534045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,968 miles (+6,664)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,968 miles
    Test number
    778997418037
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass144,304 miles (+6,625)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    339751499361
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass137,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,679 miles
    Test number
    682760145456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Fail137,679 miles (+5,865)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,679 miles
    Test number
    220003730872
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass131,814 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,814 miles
    Test number
    290273669507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,809 miles (+6,721)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,809 miles
    Test number
    299293403164
    • MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass125,088 miles (+8,140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,088 miles
    Test number
    200385592413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,948 miles (+5,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,948 miles
    Test number
    341379553882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass111,046 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,046 miles
    Test number
    786128431316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,018 miles (+17,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,018 miles
    Test number
    724964837314
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    990312048754
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated

  18. Fail93,443 miles (+15,735)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    262802759627
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated

  19. Fail77,708 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    409720714435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass77,708 miles (+12,574)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    995130214358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,134 miles (+15,026)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,134 miles
    Test number
    637401103308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    597343912320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 TNK

Does V12 TNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 TNK is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 TNK?
The MOT on V12 TNK is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 TNK done?
V12 TNK was recorded at 176,725 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 9,469 miles a year.
Has V12 TNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 TNK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 TNK 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 V12 TNK find?
V12 TNK passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded in places; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corroded along chassis ladder.

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