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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L23 BCMMOT history

L23 BCM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 7 Apr 2014. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 333,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

L23 BCM silver Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Vito, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
333,048 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
18,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BCM was last recorded at 333,048 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 18,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
314,826 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
18,222 miles
Average per year
18,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 333,048 miles
  • 2024 – 314,826 miles
  • 2023 – 296,364 miles
  • 2022 – 281,226 miles
  • 2021 – 275,298 miles
  • 2020 – 262,355 miles
  • 2019 – 242,499 miles
  • 2018 – 221,608 miles
  • 2017 – 185,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass333,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass333,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    333,048 miles
    Test number
    395001987206
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met

  2. Fail333,048 miles (+18,222)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,048 miles
    Test number
    127137384174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met

  3. Pass314,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    314,826 miles
    Test number
    507688966939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail314,826 miles (+18,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,826 miles
    Test number
    328130915556
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass296,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    296,364 miles
    Test number
    764991543530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail296,364 miles (+15,138)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,364 miles
    Test number
    919860536757
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass281,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    281,226 miles
    Test number
    692958204371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail281,226 miles (+5,928)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,226 miles
    Test number
    504224476730
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass275,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    275,298 miles
    Test number
    362340439790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking inner sidewall most effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail275,298 miles (+12,943)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,298 miles
    Test number
    161627234170
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking inner sidewall most effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass262,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    262,355 miles
    Test number
    805009283911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail262,355 miles (+19,856)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,355 miles
    Test number
    645367903380
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass242,499 miles (+20,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    242,499 miles
    Test number
    583696191802
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance is very poor

  14. Pass221,608 miles (+36,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    221,608 miles
    Test number
    902664892435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass185,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    185,395 miles
    Test number
    182094482578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BCM

Does L23 BCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 BCM expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 BCM?
The MOT on L23 BCM expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 BCM done?
L23 BCM was recorded at 333,048 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 18,375 miles a year.
Has L23 BCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BCM has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 BCM 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 L23 BCM find?
L23 BCM passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

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