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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Purple · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y278 MCAMOT history

Y278 MCA is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,591 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 MCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 MCA was last recorded at 123,591 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2021: 119,318 miles, lower than 147,062 miles on 5 Jan 2018.

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
123,591 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,591 miles
  • 2024 – 122,195 miles
  • 2023 – 120,043 miles
  • 2022 – 119,533 miles
  • 2021 – 119,318 miles
  • 2018 – 147,062 miles
  • 2017 – 145,877 miles
  • 2015 – 143,338 miles
  • 2014 – 135,933 miles
  • 2009 – 82,342 miles
  • 2008 – 76,185 miles
  • 2007 – 70,103 miles
  • 2006 – 57,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,591 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,591 miles
    Test number
    728322562098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,591 miles (+1,396)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,591 miles
    Test number
    315661849548
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Pass122,195 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,195 miles
    Test number
    543035730970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    956847740871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,043 miles (+510)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    959961118072
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass119,533 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,533 miles
    Test number
    898845909039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass119,318 miles (-27,744)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,318 miles
    Test number
    995443714040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,062 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,062 miles
    Test number
    875780804818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,877 miles (+2,539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    145,877 miles
    Test number
    899250165953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded front and rear but not within a perscribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded but not within a perscribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass143,338 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    143,338 miles
    Test number
    366836905237
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrossion to sills

  11. Fail143,334 miles (+7,401)1 dangerous6 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,334 miles
    Test number
    728834605203
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrossion to sills

  12. Pass135,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,933 miles
    Test number
    657583704287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  13. Fail135,933 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,933 miles
    Test number
    289272104225
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  14. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    518181313209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    388830632438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    299079022299
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. FailMileage not read3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    148781031263
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    205711131258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    392422130442
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,342 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    820153039238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,185 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,185 miles
    Test number
    693344858011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail76,094 miles (+5,991)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    490429948072
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass70,103 miles (+12,296)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,103 miles
    Test number
    982107447039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    154675656421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 MCA

Does Y278 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 MCA is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y278 MCA?
The MOT on Y278 MCA is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 MCA done?
Y278 MCA was recorded at 123,591 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,339 miles a year.
Has Y278 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 MCA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 MCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 MCA find?
Y278 MCA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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