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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc

V6 EFJMOT history

V6 EFJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 10 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2023
Mileage
117,623 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V6 EFJ was last recorded at 117,623 miles on 23 May 2023, 10,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,830 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
10,793 miles
Average per year
4,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,623 miles
  • 2022 – 106,830 miles
  • 2021 – 104,117 miles
  • 2020 – 102,327 miles
  • 2018 – 100,857 miles
  • 2017 – 97,597 miles
  • 2016 – 93,261 miles
  • 2015 – 87,878 miles
  • 2014 – 83,596 miles
  • 2013 – 78,954 miles
  • 2012 – 70,013 miles
  • 2011 – 66,666 miles
  • 2009 – 62,500 miles
  • 2008 – 60,261 miles
  • 2007 – 53,183 miles
  • 2006 – 39,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,623 miles
  • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and braking surface reduced (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Many areas underside corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,623 miles (+10,793)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    998881021217
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass106,830 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,830 miles
    Test number
    814880867697
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,117 miles (+1,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,117 miles
    Test number
    607289147381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,327 miles (+1,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    580362033349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  5. Pass100,857 miles (+3,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    820704209785
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker shrouds corroded

  6. Pass97,597 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    134195054921
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and braking surface reduced (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMany areas underside corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake only just met performance requirement
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and braking surface reduced (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail97,596 miles (+4,335)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    905067704013
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near exhaust box and on front downpipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and braking surface reduced (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMany areas underside corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake only just met performance requirement
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and braking surface reduced (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass93,261 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    859130970101
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail93,253 miles (+5,375)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    559962298872
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass87,878 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    800140307023
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail87,865 miles (+4,269)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,865 miles
    Test number
    835961238395
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass83,596 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    619090904370
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  13. Fail83,593 miles (+4,639)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    705043794258
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  14. Pass78,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,954 miles
    Test number
    538771293201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,954 miles (+8,941)5 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,954 miles
    Test number
    388729283273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside 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 Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass70,013 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    888240832111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,000 miles (+3,334)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    819171312171
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass66,666 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    195729081095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

  19. Fail66,666 miles (+4,166)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    976929081045
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

  20. Pass62,500 miles (+51)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    191521129368
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

  21. Fail62,449 miles (+2,188)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    994906919312
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front drive shaft inner gaitre split

  22. Pass60,261 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    392734298205
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Fail60,250 miles (+7,067)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,250 miles
    Test number
    842831698210
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass53,183 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,183 miles
    Test number
    953040387144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,181 miles (+13,682)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,181 miles
    Test number
    642389777175
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass39,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,499 miles
    Test number
    934326856103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 EFJ

Does V6 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 EFJ expired on 26 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 EFJ?
The MOT on V6 EFJ expired on 26 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 EFJ done?
V6 EFJ was recorded at 117,623 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 4,605 miles a year.
Has V6 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 EFJ has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 EFJ 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 V6 EFJ find?
V6 EFJ failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; offside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 4 more.

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