
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
L29 VTOMOT history
L29 VTO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 155,960 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 VTO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 VTO was last recorded at 155,960 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,192 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,768 miles
- Average per year
- 8,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,960 miles
- 2025 – 153,192 miles
- 2024 – 145,522 miles
- 2023 – 139,821 miles
- 2022 – 136,524 miles
- 2021 – 132,963 miles
- 2020 – 128,733 miles
- 2019 – 122,701 miles
- 2018 – 116,075 miles
- 2017 – 109,450 miles
- 2016 – 100,326 miles
- 2015 – 89,512 miles
- 2014 – 76,327 miles
- 2013 – 61,191 miles
- 2012 – 44,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,960 miles (+2,768)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 155,960 miles
- Test number
- 405945394290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,192 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 153,192 miles
- Test number
- 360311174673
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,192 miles (+6,670)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,192 miles
- Test number
- 363968252381
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,522 miles (+5,701)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 145,522 miles
- Test number
- 242996741026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,821 miles (+3,297)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 139,821 miles
- Test number
- 860033069832
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
Pass136,524 miles (+3,561)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 136,524 miles
- Test number
- 341898072390
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass132,963 miles (+4,230)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 132,963 miles
- Test number
- 816848310465
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,733 miles (+6,032)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 128,733 miles
- Test number
- 284012413801
- AdvisoryNearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
- AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroded
Pass122,701 miles (+6,626)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,701 miles
- Test number
- 991998515530
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass116,075 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 116,075 miles
- Test number
- 222341776174
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail116,071 miles (+6,621)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,071 miles
- Test number
- 584354508615
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass109,450 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 109,450 miles
- Test number
- 622732272108
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail109,427 miles (+9,101)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,427 miles
- Test number
- 275556848530
- FailureFuel system component leaking Engine bay (7.2.3)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass100,326 miles (+10,814)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,326 miles
- Test number
- 265850209979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,512 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 89,512 miles
- Test number
- 225390044951
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail89,512 miles (+13,185)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,512 miles
- Test number
- 409107529704
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass76,327 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 76,327 miles
- Test number
- 688661444232
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail76,327 miles (+15,136)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,327 miles
- Test number
- 598311944253
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass61,191 miles (+16,653)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 61,191 miles
- Test number
- 698892443296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,538 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 44,538 miles
- Test number
- 345914662437
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Questions about L29 VTO
- Does L29 VTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 VTO is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 VTO?
- The MOT on L29 VTO is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 VTO done?
- L29 VTO was recorded at 155,960 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,210 miles a year.
- Has L29 VTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 VTO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L29 VTO 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 L29 VTO find?
- L29 VTO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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