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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L55 JAYMOT history

L55 JAY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 17 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L55 JAY black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,787 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 JAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 JAY was last recorded at 142,787 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,288 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,499 miles
Average per year
5,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,787 miles
  • 2025 – 138,288 miles
  • 2024 – 132,649 miles
  • 2023 – 127,716 miles
  • 2022 – 122,462 miles
  • 2021 – 116,138 miles
  • 2020 – 111,702 miles
  • 2019 – 107,299 miles
  • 2018 – 101,561 miles
  • 2017 – 94,831 miles
  • 2016 – 89,570 miles
  • 2015 – 85,220 miles
  • 2014 – 74,308 miles
  • 2013 – 73,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,787 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,787 miles (+4,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,787 miles
    Test number
    317481383158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass138,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,288 miles
    Test number
    339999239648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and marked (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail138,288 miles (+5,639)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,288 miles
    Test number
    976164132920
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and marked (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass132,649 miles (+4,933)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,649 miles
    Test number
    844201376533
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp severely corroded
  5. Pass127,716 miles (+5,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,716 miles
    Test number
    622251254078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass122,462 miles (+6,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    306773363116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass116,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    885454437149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail116,128 miles (+4,426)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,128 miles
    Test number
    335630501394
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass111,702 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    592661802968
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail111,702 miles (+4,403)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    562461338965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass107,299 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,299 miles
    Test number
    722617065705
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  12. Pass101,561 miles (+6,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,561 miles
    Test number
    421270555753
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate (both) (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass94,831 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    759658025443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,570 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    200921535188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,220 miles
    Test number
    349850945294
    • NoteFront tyres close to wing inner wings on lock
  16. Fail85,220 miles (+5,043)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,220 miles
    Test number
    459820745220
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
    • NoteFront tyres close to wing inner wings on lock
  17. Pass80,177 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    348824155062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    916027044218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail74,608 miles (+986)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    677687644292
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass73,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    365819013448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 JAY

Does L55 JAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 JAY is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 JAY?
The MOT on L55 JAY is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 JAY done?
L55 JAY was recorded at 142,787 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,274 miles a year.
Has L55 JAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 JAY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 JAY 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 L55 JAY find?
L55 JAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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