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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

V51 FDTMOT history

V51 FDT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
82,889 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 FDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 FDT was last recorded at 82,889 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 5,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2015: 68,793 miles, lower than 98,373 miles on 8 Oct 2014.

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
76,995 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,894 miles
Average per year
3,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,889 miles
  • 2021 – 76,995 miles
  • 2020 – 72,486 miles
  • 2019 – 72,483 miles
  • 2018 – 71,843 miles
  • 2017 – 71,178 miles
  • 2016 – 69,737 miles
  • 2015 – 68,793 miles
  • 2014 – 98,373 miles
  • 2013 – 67,988 miles
  • 2012 – 67,701 miles
  • 2011 – 66,368 miles
  • 2010 – 66,054 miles
  • 2009 – 64,911 miles
  • 2008 – 62,913 miles
  • 2007 – 58,921 miles
  • 2006 – 55,072 miles
  • 2005 – 25,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,889 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    984737217004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,889 miles (+5,894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    297910058412
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,995 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    226233809810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,989 miles (+4,503)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    156503196000
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,486 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    960587328828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail72,483 miles (+640)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,483 miles
    Test number
    367783763297
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ outrigger, with in 30cm of sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, with in 30 cm of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass71,843 miles (+665)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    213552187567
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    710167532774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail71,178 miles (+1,441)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    732438217540
    • FailureFront Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass69,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    189682161684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front abs ring broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail69,737 miles (+944)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    383972465601
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front abs ring broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass68,793 miles (-29,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    317002305786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front ABS ring cracked

  13. Pass98,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,373 miles
    Test number
    377551984205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,373 miles (+30,385)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,373 miles
    Test number
    156110984274
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass67,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    826092083211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,988 miles (+287)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    969791483293
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass67,701 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    555322792219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSRS light on on dash
    • NoteGlow plug light on on dash

  18. Fail67,698 miles (+1,330)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    909021792201
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  19. Pass66,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    717063891240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,367 miles (+313)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    346523591242
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  21. Pass66,054 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    730438480283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBrake pipe to n/s/r slightly corroded
    • NoteSrs light on dash

  22. Fail66,054 miles (+1,143)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    643197380249
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBrake pipe to n/s/r slightly corroded
    • NoteSrs light on dash

  23. Pass64,911 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,911 miles
    Test number
    462168789252
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise srs light on
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding rear

  24. Fail64,911 miles (+1,998)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,911 miles
    Test number
    801917689238
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise srs light on
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding rear

  25. Pass62,913 miles (+3,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,913 miles
    Test number
    643663888202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass58,921 miles (+3,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    853338187217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass55,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    874324696243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,072 miles (+29,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    303033696425
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass25,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,203 miles
    Test number
    363123095440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,203 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,203 miles
    Test number
    373753995476
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Questions about V51 FDT

Does V51 FDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 FDT expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 FDT?
The MOT on V51 FDT expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 FDT done?
V51 FDT was recorded at 82,889 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 3,555 miles a year.
Has V51 FDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 FDT has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V51 FDT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V51 FDT find?
V51 FDT passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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