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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

V686 GYAMOT history

V686 GYA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 25 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
134,012 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 GYA
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
25 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 GYA was last recorded at 134,012 miles on 8 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,012 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,012 miles
  • 2025 – 132,062 miles
  • 2024 – 130,227 miles
  • 2023 – 127,659 miles
  • 2021 – 123,751 miles
  • 2020 – 122,542 miles
  • 2019 – 122,176 miles
  • 2018 – 120,780 miles
  • 2017 – 120,285 miles
  • 2016 – 119,075 miles
  • 2015 – 115,974 miles
  • 2014 – 107,744 miles
  • 2013 – 99,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,012 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front movement in seat belt buckle pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,012 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,012 miles
    Test number
    906692314772
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,012 miles (+1,950)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,012 miles
    Test number
    233852675658
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,062 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,062 miles
    Test number
    933282688634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch by mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drop sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in front of tyer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail132,062 miles (+1,835)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,062 miles
    Test number
    446135068829
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch by mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drop sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in front of tyer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,227 miles (+2,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,227 miles
    Test number
    725653064970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight in play in track rod arm
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seat belts can't be checked can't gain access to seats

  6. Pass127,659 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,659 miles
    Test number
    369138808550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,653 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,653 miles
    Test number
    136575322611
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Top Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475759274929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,751 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    737083081425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,731 miles (+1,189)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    991301906433
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass122,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    973212952437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,542 miles (+366)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    141447536179
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass122,176 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,176 miles
    Test number
    266763307725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail122,167 miles (+1,387)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,167 miles
    Test number
    475402141752
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass120,780 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,780 miles
    Test number
    855487138265
    • MinorRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail120,780 miles (+495)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,780 miles
    Test number
    917502668484
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass120,285 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,285 miles
    Test number
    489663546742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  18. Pass119,075 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,075 miles
    Test number
    808142528422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,074 miles (+3,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,074 miles
    Test number
    879640276814
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass115,974 miles (+142)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,974 miles
    Test number
    185373149317
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front movement in seat belt buckle pivot
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming in engine bay
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryMovement in handbrake lever pivot
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear seats and belts

  21. Fail115,832 miles (+8,088)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,832 miles
    Test number
    215247946783
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front movement in seat belt buckle pivot
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming in engine bay
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryMovement in handbrake lever pivot
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear seats and belts

  22. Pass107,744 miles (+303)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,744 miles
    Test number
    497477434339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust tell pipe missing and rustted away
    • NoteGlow plug light on
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle rusty

  23. Fail107,441 miles (+7,544)6 failures6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,441 miles
    Test number
    597306634357
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust tell pipe missing and rustted away
    • NoteGlow plug light on
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle rusty

  24. Pass99,897 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    177818733359
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  25. Fail99,897 miles4 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    702249564605
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

Questions about V686 GYA

Does V686 GYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 GYA is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V686 GYA?
The MOT on V686 GYA is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V686 GYA done?
V686 GYA was recorded at 134,012 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
Has V686 GYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 GYA has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V686 GYA 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 V686 GYA find?
V686 GYA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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