Mercedes-Benz Vito
Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc
V51 SBWMOT history
V51 SBW is a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 137,060 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,439 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V51 SBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V51 SBW was last recorded at 137,060 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Dec 2008: 65,681 miles, lower than 109,552 miles on 10 Jan 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,060 miles · 2 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,439 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,060 miles
- 2025 – 133,350 miles
- 2024 – 129,974 miles
- 2023 – 126,373 miles
- 2022 – 124,266 miles
- 2012 – 92,137 miles
- 2011 – 92,032 miles
- 2010 – 85,742 miles
- 2008 – 65,681 miles
- 2007 – 109,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,060 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,060 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 137,060 miles
- Test number
- 101778753942
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail137,060 miles (+3,710)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,060 miles
- Test number
- 983089810886
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass133,350 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 133,350 miles
- Test number
- 236254809975
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail133,348 miles (+3,374)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,348 miles
- Test number
- 525127603694
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,974 miles (+3,601)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 129,974 miles
- Test number
- 808787812290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,373 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 126,373 miles
- Test number
- 530824855628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,266 miles (+32,129)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 124,266 miles
- Test number
- 539136151947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,137 miles (+105)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 92,137 miles
- Test number
- 446950412078
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFront brake discs wearing low
Fail92,032 miles (+6,290)4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,032 miles
- Test number
- 995983251393
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFront brake disc wearig low
Pass85,742 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 85,742 miles
- Test number
- 730977050318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,630 miles (+9,917)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,630 miles
- Test number
- 232564250328
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail75,713 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,713 miles
- Test number
- 112316710486
- Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass75,713 miles (+10,032)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 75,713 miles
- Test number
- 843236810054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 65,681 miles
- Test number
- 300135558327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,681 miles (-43,871)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,681 miles
- Test number
- 671985458395
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass109,552 miles (+342)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 109,552 miles
- Test number
- 692450218009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass109,210 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 109,210 miles
- Test number
- 203181217029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,139 miles2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,139 miles
- Test number
- 632028607048
- DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNon-standard rear brake hoses fitted
- NoteSlightly long handbrake lever travel
Questions about V51 SBW
- Does V51 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 SBW is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V51 SBW?
- The MOT on V51 SBW is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V51 SBW done?
- V51 SBW was recorded at 137,060 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,439 miles a year.
- Has V51 SBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V51 SBW has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V51 SBW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V51 SBW find?
- V51 SBW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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