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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.

L40 TJG silver Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass209,440 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. Pass186,946 miles (+14,324)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    186,946 miles
    Test number
    759675079416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,622 miles (+12,058)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,622 miles
    Test number
    612504362645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,564 miles (+16,661)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,564 miles
    Test number
    307431179010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,903 miles (+40,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,903 miles
    Test number
    122168161121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,442 miles (+21,085)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,442 miles
    Test number
    383004551528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,357 miles
    Test number
    710750830283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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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