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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y297 LGYMOT history

Y297 LGY is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2022
Mileage
149,313 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 LGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y297 LGY was last recorded at 149,313 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 3,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2011: 83,045 miles, lower than 83,428 miles on 28 Feb 2011.

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
146,032 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,281 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,313 miles
  • 2021 – 146,032 miles
  • 2020 – 143,413 miles
  • 2019 – 137,567 miles
  • 2018 – 133,103 miles
  • 2017 – 127,875 miles
  • 2016 – 123,579 miles
  • 2015 – 121,723 miles
  • 2014 – 118,576 miles
  • 2012 – 100,115 miles
  • 2011 – 83,045 miles
  • 2010 – 74,869 miles
  • 2009 – 71,221 miles
  • 2008 – 63,721 miles
  • 2007 – 54,183 miles
  • 2006 – 45,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,313 miles
  • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to osf, nsf doors and ns side loading door
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle to rear
  • AdvisorySlight play in osf inner steering joint

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also worn on inner edge 195/70r15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,313 miles (+3,281)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,313 miles
    Test number
    958961837907
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to osf, nsf doors and ns side loading door
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle to rear
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf inner steering joint

  2. Pass146,032 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,032 miles
    Test number
    811362403200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also worn on inner edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,031 miles (+2,618)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,031 miles
    Test number
    992330333436
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also worn on inner edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,413 miles (+23)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,413 miles
    Test number
    621870283195
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail143,390 miles (+5,823)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,390 miles
    Test number
    762244378760
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in inner sill ( marked yellow ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass137,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    665486431076
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp beam patterns distorted

  7. Fail137,567 miles (+4,464)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    676893777527
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn and pitted recommend brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp beam patterns distorted

  8. Pass133,103 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,103 miles
    Test number
    817942844698
    • AdvisorySlight wear in o/s steering joint

  9. Fail133,060 miles (+5,185)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,060 miles
    Test number
    233345625632
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in o/s steering joint

  10. Pass127,875 miles (+4,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    295546471197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryN/s cv gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOutersills corroding

  11. Pass123,579 miles (+1,856)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,579 miles
    Test number
    820682214432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside of screen cracked below dashboard level and is not affecting drivers view of the road

  12. Pass121,723 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    626724085044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,576 miles
    Test number
    557353984081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    605538263075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,115 miles (+17,070)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    879599152098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,045 miles (-383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,045 miles
    Test number
    129340161441
    • NoteLower sill slighty corroded both sides nothing excessive

  17. Fail83,428 miles (+8,559)7 dangerous1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    846139251067
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGlow plug light stays on.
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaiter split.

  18. Pass74,869 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,869 miles
    Test number
    192953390490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,868 miles (+3,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,868 miles
    Test number
    141521090465
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass71,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    184205649489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail71,221 miles (+7,500)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    192395449480
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass63,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    112772758446
    • NoteSlight dampness fuel tank

  23. Fail63,721 miles (+9,538)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    382662458026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight dampness fuel tank

  24. Pass54,183 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    232072157010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    102818746414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,031 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    103938746492
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y297 LGY

Does Y297 LGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 LGY expired on 9 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 LGY?
The MOT on Y297 LGY expired on 9 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 LGY done?
Y297 LGY was recorded at 149,313 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has Y297 LGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 LGY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y297 LGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y297 LGY find?
Y297 LGY failed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 1 major defect and 10 advisories: exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors blowing; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.

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