
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L40 TJGMOT history
L40 TJG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 209,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 209,440 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 TJG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 TJG was last recorded at 209,440 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 4,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 204,794 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,646 miles
- Average per year
- 13,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,440 miles
- 2025 – 204,794 miles
- 2024 – 199,347 miles
- 2023 – 194,173 miles
- 2022 – 186,946 miles
- 2021 – 172,622 miles
- 2020 – 160,564 miles
- 2019 – 143,903 miles
- 2017 – 103,442 miles
- 2016 – 82,357 miles
- 2015 – 66,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,440 miles (+4,646)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 209,440 miles
- Test number
- 708636655851
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass204,794 miles (+155)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 204,794 miles
- Test number
- 172358763891
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail204,639 miles (+5,292)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,639 miles
- Test number
- 429568735409
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,347 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 199,347 miles
- Test number
- 493013560454
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail199,345 miles (+5,172)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,345 miles
- Test number
- 661741604906
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,173 miles (+7,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 194,173 miles
- Test number
- 845032882631
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass186,946 miles (+14,324)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 186,946 miles
- Test number
- 759675079416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,622 miles (+12,058)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 172,622 miles
- Test number
- 612504362645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,564 miles (+16,661)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 160,564 miles
- Test number
- 307431179010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,903 miles (+40,461)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 143,903 miles
- Test number
- 122168161121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,442 miles (+21,085)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 103,442 miles
- Test number
- 383004551528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 82,357 miles
- Test number
- 710750830283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,357 miles (+16,129)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,357 miles
- Test number
- 118544421985
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass66,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,228 miles
- Test number
- 339534771031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 TJG
- Does L40 TJG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TJG is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 TJG?
- The MOT on L40 TJG is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 TJG done?
- L40 TJG was recorded at 209,440 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 13,358 miles a year.
- Has L40 TJG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 TJG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 TJG 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 L40 TJG find?
- L40 TJG passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm back bushes; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bushes, and 3 more.
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