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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,998 cc

L66 ESJMOT history

L66 ESJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

L66 ESJ black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,808 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 ESJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 ESJ was last recorded at 172,808 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 7,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2024: 165,717 miles, lower than 168,741 miles on 25 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,717 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,091 miles
Average per year
7,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,808 miles
  • 2024 – 165,717 miles
  • 2023 – 168,741 miles
  • 2022 – 151,090 miles
  • 2021 – 144,411 miles
  • 2020 – 137,050 miles
  • 2019 – 130,175 miles
  • 2018 – 119,220 miles
  • 2017 – 109,923 miles
  • 2016 – 101,846 miles
  • 2015 – 95,097 miles
  • 2013 – 83,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,808 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,808 miles
    Test number
    956903057019
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail172,806 miles (+7,089)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,806 miles
    Test number
    701235981767
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass165,717 miles (-3,024)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,717 miles
    Test number
    455979571756
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exterior mirror casings damaged but still secure
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate damaged
  4. Pass168,741 miles (+17,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,741 miles
    Test number
    420655226598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass151,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,090 miles
    Test number
    156351917549
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail151,090 miles (+6,679)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,090 miles
    Test number
    326628988192
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,411 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,411 miles
    Test number
    385099589901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail144,399 miles (+7,349)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,399 miles
    Test number
    957500781066
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass137,050 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,050 miles
    Test number
    634609263267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail136,962 miles (+6,787)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,962 miles
    Test number
    962259982651
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass130,175 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,175 miles
    Test number
    479186974557
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail130,175 miles (+10,955)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,175 miles
    Test number
    465223847919
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Item on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass119,220 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,220 miles
    Test number
    343176006424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,217 miles (+9,294)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    763494668412
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  15. Pass109,923 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,923 miles
    Test number
    666356343370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,871 miles (+8,025)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    805845202648
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass101,846 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,846 miles
    Test number
    862478190632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,097 miles (+11,480)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,097 miles
    Test number
    938067515134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,617 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    697750523392
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Questions about L66 ESJ

Does L66 ESJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 ESJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 ESJ?
The MOT on L66 ESJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 ESJ done?
L66 ESJ was recorded at 172,808 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,411 miles a year.
Has L66 ESJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 ESJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 ESJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L66 ESJ find?
L66 ESJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the outer edge, and 2 more.

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