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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

V71 AFEMOT history

V71 AFE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
157,896 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 AFE
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
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 AFE was last recorded at 157,896 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 4,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2022: 152,585 miles, lower than 153,049 miles on 26 Nov 2021.

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
153,447 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,449 miles
Average per year
2,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,896 miles
  • 2023 – 153,447 miles
  • 2022 – 152,585 miles
  • 2021 – 153,049 miles
  • 2020 – 151,911 miles
  • 2012 – 142,676 miles
  • 2011 – 140,378 miles
  • 2009 – 135,766 miles
  • 2008 – 134,159 miles
  • 2007 – 129,575 miles
  • 2006 – 113,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,896 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,896 miles
    Test number
    235240551229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,896 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,896 miles
    Test number
    992244284943
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    823795850836
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass153,447 miles (+862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,447 miles
    Test number
    151442789069
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,585 miles
    Test number
    461336476808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail152,585 miles (-464)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,585 miles
    Test number
    758027982202
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,049 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,049 miles
    Test number
    474052981879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    229330936496
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front chassis legs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake pipes

  9. Fail151,911 miles1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    435652887109
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front chassis legs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake pipes

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    860425850396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    765156972071
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted BOLTS LOOSE (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL END (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL END (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass142,676 miles (+2,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    142,676 miles
    Test number
    827760102225
    • NoteAdvise front tyres worn inner edges

  13. Pass140,378 miles (+4,612)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    140,378 miles
    Test number
    217646291145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack arm

  14. Pass135,766 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    135,766 miles
    Test number
    124286459139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass134,159 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    134,159 miles
    Test number
    120465418113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    129,575 miles
    Test number
    224321927163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,575 miles (+15,821)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,575 miles
    Test number
    351641627120
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass113,754 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    113,754 miles
    Test number
    222040326007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,740 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,740 miles
    Test number
    862242316091
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V71 AFE

Does V71 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 AFE expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 AFE?
The MOT on V71 AFE expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 AFE done?
V71 AFE was recorded at 157,896 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 2,294 miles a year.
Has V71 AFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 AFE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V71 AFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V71 AFE find?
V71 AFE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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