Mercedes-Benz Vito
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,098 cc
L18 RUGMOT history
L18 RUG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 253,966 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 253,966 mi
- At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 RUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,098 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 RUG was last recorded at 253,966 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 8,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 245,311 miles · 24 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,655 miles
- Average per year
- 10,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 253,966 miles
- 2024 – 245,311 miles
- 2023 – 240,617 miles
- 2022 – 235,524 miles
- 2021 – 228,566 miles
- 2020 – 223,283 miles
- 2019 – 212,266 miles
- 2018 – 186,071 miles
- 2017 – 164,635 miles
- 2016 – 157,243 miles
- 2015 – 144,302 miles
- 2014 – 133,869 miles
- 2013 – 123,826 miles
- 2012 – 113,837 miles
- 2011 – 103,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass253,966 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold on edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn low on edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded and sign of weak spots but no hole time of test
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.
Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Corrosion to osf inner wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass253,966 miles (+8,655)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 253,966 miles
- Test number
- 899694691371
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold on edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn low on edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded and sign of weak spots but no hole time of test
Pass245,311 miles (+4,694)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 245,311 miles
- Test number
- 176024907532
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass240,617 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 240,617 miles
- Test number
- 420769975236
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail240,617 miles (+5,093)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,617 miles
- Test number
- 143999805213
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass235,524 miles (+6,958)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 235,524 miles
- Test number
- 526472840136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,566 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 228,566 miles
- Test number
- 530282134286
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to osf inner wheel arch
Fail228,551 miles (+5,268)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,551 miles
- Test number
- 669039805950
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear main (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to osf inner wheel arch
Pass223,283 miles (+11,017)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 223,283 miles
- Test number
- 622835525628
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass212,266 miles (+26,195)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 212,266 miles
- Test number
- 497494353305
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass186,071 miles (+21,436)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 186,071 miles
- Test number
- 890885446215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,635 miles (+7,392)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 164,635 miles
- Test number
- 858529556782
- AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass157,243 miles (+12,941)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 157,243 miles
- Test number
- 778842367370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,302 miles (+10,433)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 144,302 miles
- Test number
- 896751413989
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Pass133,869 miles (+10,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 133,869 miles
- Test number
- 486706164219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,826 miles (+9,989)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 123,826 miles
- Test number
- 536687153286
- NoteNSF brake binding slightly (Not effecting efficiency)
- NoteOil leaks from engine/gearbox
Pass113,837 miles (+103)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 113,837 miles
- Test number
- 139132562244
- NoteFuel residue at fuel tank.
- NoteNSF tyre heavily worn at inner shoulder.
Fail113,734 miles (+10,527)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,734 miles
- Test number
- 478228952267
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteFuel residue at fuel tank.
- NoteNSF tyre heavily worn at inner shoulder.
Pass103,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 103,207 miles
- Test number
- 199683671239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 RUG
- Does L18 RUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RUG is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L18 RUG?
- The MOT on L18 RUG is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 RUG done?
- L18 RUG was recorded at 253,966 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 10,577 miles a year.
- Has L18 RUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 RUG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 RUG 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 L18 RUG find?
- L18 RUG passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold on edges of the tread, and 3 more.
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