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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black and Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L5 USLMOT history

L5 USL is a black and red diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L5 USL black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
199,051 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 USL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 USL was last recorded at 199,051 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 10,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,977 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,074 miles
Average per year
9,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,051 miles
  • 2025 – 188,977 miles
  • 2023 – 180,389 miles
  • 2022 – 177,487 miles
  • 2021 – 175,163 miles
  • 2020 – 170,979 miles
  • 2019 – 165,518 miles
  • 2018 – 164,991 miles
  • 2017 – 159,562 miles
  • 2016 – 151,765 miles
  • 2015 – 140,476 miles
  • 2014 – 117,876 miles
  • 2013 – 97,806 miles
  • 2012 – 76,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,051 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,051 miles (+10,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    199,051 miles
    Test number
    376540046832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,977 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,977 miles
    Test number
    885475726570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,389 miles (+2,902)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    180,389 miles
    Test number
    955848556821
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bushs
    • AdvisoryRear o/s/r n/s/r rear archs corroded

  4. Pass177,487 miles (+2,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,487 miles
    Test number
    839128500156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass175,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,163 miles
    Test number
    464437907383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail175,163 miles (+4,184)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,163 miles
    Test number
    439948725207
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass170,979 miles (+5,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,979 miles
    Test number
    616107521111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,518 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,518 miles
    Test number
    527073791090
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail165,517 miles (+526)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,517 miles
    Test number
    906076185213
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass164,991 miles (+5,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    164,991 miles
    Test number
    137416927725
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre ujs (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  11. Pass159,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,562 miles
    Test number
    913083717753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, worn on edges
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  12. Fail159,561 miles (+7,796)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,561 miles
    Test number
    882634185094
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, worn on edges
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  13. Pass151,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,765 miles
    Test number
    209242578041
    • AdvisoryOffside door don't open, rest do
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail151,765 miles (+11,289)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,765 miles
    Test number
    135892046354
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside door don't open, rest do
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass140,476 miles (+22,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,476 miles
    Test number
    400602660161
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/r tyre

  16. Pass117,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,876 miles
    Test number
    308083084444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,876 miles (+20,070)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,876 miles
    Test number
    798293384230
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass97,806 miles (+21,157)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,806 miles
    Test number
    569434983281
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  19. Pass76,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    489843882211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,649 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    197083782278
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L5 USL

Does L5 USL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 USL is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 USL?
The MOT on L5 USL is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 USL done?
L5 USL was recorded at 199,051 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 9,197 miles a year.
Has L5 USL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 USL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 USL 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 L5 USL find?
L5 USL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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