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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

V656 EGHMOT history

V656 EGH is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,520 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 EGH
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
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 EGH was last recorded at 140,520 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2021: 139,602 miles, lower than 225,775 miles on 2 Oct 2020.

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
139,711 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
809 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,520 miles
  • 2024 – 139,711 miles
  • 2021 – 139,645 miles
  • 2020 – 225,775 miles
  • 2018 – 184,378 miles
  • 2017 – 151,828 miles
  • 2016 – 148,996 miles
  • 2014 – 147,611 miles
  • 2013 – 143,161 miles
  • 2012 – 140,281 miles
  • 2011 – 134,822 miles
  • 2010 – 128,392 miles
  • 2009 – 118,759 miles
  • 2008 – 109,464 miles
  • 2007 – 101,363 miles
  • 2006 – 92,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,520 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderlay covered in underseal

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,520 miles (+809)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,520 miles
    Test number
    968070366481
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderlay covered in underseal

  2. Pass139,711 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,711 miles
    Test number
    651418333554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail139,693 miles (+48)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,693 miles
    Test number
    461748683300
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested WRONG BULBS (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  4. Fail139,645 miles (+43)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,645 miles
    Test number
    722837188989
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and inner sill as marked under van (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill as marked under van (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides rear cross member as marked under van (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,602 miles (-86,173)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,602 miles
    Test number
    648689805895
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Jacking point inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Arches both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass225,775 miles1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    225,775 miles
    Test number
    734808411057
    • DangerousUnderside corroded
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    818919656559
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened front mounting area corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStarting to rust on inner sills but not holed

  8. Pass184,378 miles (+32,550)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    184,378 miles
    Test number
    651423506204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,828 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    151,828 miles
    Test number
    737664698330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail151,823 miles (+2,827)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,823 miles
    Test number
    107121593845
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass148,996 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    148,996 miles
    Test number
    736821128060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail148,992 miles (+1,381)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,992 miles
    Test number
    301953887428
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass147,611 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    147,611 miles
    Test number
    886906054318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBack panel corroded not in a precribed area
    • NoteBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed not in a precribed area
    • NoteSlight corrosion within 30cm of rear axle mounts

  14. Fail147,609 miles (+4,448)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,609 miles
    Test number
    539592354379
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBack panel corroded not in a precribed area
    • NoteBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed not in a precribed area
    • NoteSlight corrosion within 30cm of rear axle mounts

  15. Pass143,161 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    143,161 miles
    Test number
    245333953319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBody sills corroded
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion

  16. Fail143,161 miles (+2,880)3 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,161 miles
    Test number
    437623753332
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBody sills corroded
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion

  17. Pass140,281 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    140,281 miles
    Test number
    238165352355
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks
    • NoteMinor play to offside front wheel
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  18. Fail140,281 miles (+5,459)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,281 miles
    Test number
    168605952343
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bold on inner edge
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks
    • NoteMinor play to offside front wheel
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  19. Pass134,822 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    134,822 miles
    Test number
    168865481238
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth inner c/v boots split,rear brake discs in poor condition,centre exhaust heat shield insecure n/s door mirror glass

  20. Fail134,821 miles (+6,429)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,821 miles
    Test number
    248604181248
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth inner c/v boots split,rear brake discs in poor condition,centre exhaust heat shield insecure n/s door mirror glass

  21. Pass128,392 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,392 miles
    Test number
    344748670232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,759 miles (+9,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    533730889211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass109,464 miles (+8,101)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    550097258218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

  24. Pass101,363 miles (+9,349)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,363 miles
    Test number
    423292487245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    92,014 miles
    Test number
    272673786280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 EGH

Does V656 EGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V656 EGH is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V656 EGH?
The MOT on V656 EGH is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V656 EGH done?
V656 EGH was recorded at 140,520 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has V656 EGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 EGH has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V656 EGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V656 EGH find?
V656 EGH passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; underlay covered in underseal.

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