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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

V730 YVVMOT history

V730 YVV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 9 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
147,270 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 YVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V730 YVV was last recorded at 147,270 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2011: 113,434 miles, lower than 153,704 miles on 19 Jun 2009.

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
146,274 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
996 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,270 miles
  • 2024 – 146,274 miles
  • 2021 – 144,400 miles
  • 2020 – 142,654 miles
  • 2019 – 141,856 miles
  • 2018 – 138,650 miles
  • 2015 – 132,005 miles
  • 2014 – 125,759 miles
  • 2013 – 121,305 miles
  • 2012 – 117,822 miles
  • 2011 – 113,434 miles
  • 2009 – 153,704 miles
  • 2008 – 97,091 miles
  • 2007 – 89,264 miles
  • 2006 – 83,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,270 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,270 miles (+996)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,270 miles
    Test number
    584737037671
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass146,274 miles (+1,874)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,274 miles
    Test number
    545444238535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEntire underneath chassis , floor , suspension heavily undersealed
  3. Pass144,400 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,400 miles
    Test number
    931075979802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,654 miles (+798)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,654 miles
    Test number
    849045313063
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass141,856 miles (+3,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,856 miles
    Test number
    200201283839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass138,650 miles (+6,645)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,650 miles
    Test number
    370177375448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,005 miles (+6,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,005 miles
    Test number
    986569585038
    • AdvisoryCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  8. Pass125,759 miles (+4,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,759 miles
    Test number
    725705584052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass121,305 miles (+3,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,305 miles
    Test number
    156948973053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Pass117,822 miles (+4,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    545361992088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass113,434 miles (-40,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,434 miles
    Test number
    569558281009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass153,704 miles (+56,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    153,704 miles
    Test number
    730040479105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,091 miles (+7,827)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    773754568183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,264 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    794803267105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,423 miles
    Test number
    644483056156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V730 YVV

Does V730 YVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V730 YVV expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V730 YVV?
The MOT on V730 YVV expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V730 YVV done?
V730 YVV was recorded at 147,270 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has V730 YVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 YVV has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V730 YVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V730 YVV find?
V730 YVV failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 3 advisories: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 4 more.

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