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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L3 VELMOT history

L3 VEL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 4 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 92,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L3 VEL grey Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,624 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VEL was last recorded at 92,624 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 9,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,617 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,007 miles
Average per year
9,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,624 miles
  • 2024 – 83,617 miles
  • 2023 – 75,263 miles
  • 2022 – 67,695 miles
  • 2021 – 58,215 miles
  • 2020 – 46,134 miles
  • 2019 – 36,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,624 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    731476279484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail92,619 miles (+9,002)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,619 miles
    Test number
    295964162798
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO TEST THE WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass83,617 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    520185649761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing low

  4. Fail83,617 miles (+8,354)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    720944235970
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing low

  5. Pass75,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    993775352262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail75,263 miles (+7,568)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    839668581051
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,695 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    376469351127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail67,304 miles (+9,089)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,304 miles
    Test number
    779345646713
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer surfaces (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,215 miles (+12,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    466521921163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,134 miles (+9,410)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    287366387695
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    566243366227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L3 VEL

Does L3 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VEL is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 VEL?
The MOT on L3 VEL is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VEL done?
L3 VEL was recorded at 92,624 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,127 miles a year.
Has L3 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VEL has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VEL 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 L3 VEL find?
L3 VEL passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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