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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

L6 FECMOT history

L6 FEC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 26 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 543,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

L6 FEC black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
543,342 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
25,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 FEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 FEC was last recorded at 543,342 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
543,338 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
25,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 543,342 miles
  • 2024 – 541,811 miles
  • 2023 – 533,752 miles
  • 2022 – 524,089 miles
  • 2021 – 515,600 miles
  • 2020 – 515,019 miles
  • 2019 – 514,051 miles
  • 2018 – 512,391 miles
  • 2017 – 487,896 miles
  • 2016 – 458,186 miles
  • 2015 – 422,429 miles
  • 2014 – 374,973 miles
  • 2013 – 310,342 miles
  • 2012 – 264,457 miles
  • 2011 – 219,776 miles
  • 2010 – 177,972 miles
  • 2009 – 133,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass543,342 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front windscreen has a mak caused by wiper not affecting visibility and a crack across bottom edge not in drivers view.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass543,342 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    543,342 miles
    Test number
    772294734980
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail543,338 miles (+1,527)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    543,338 miles
    Test number
    417452420687
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass541,811 miles (+8,059)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    541,811 miles
    Test number
    838518641134
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass533,752 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    533,752 miles
    Test number
    857481052109
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs covered in heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail533,732 miles (+9,643)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    533,732 miles
    Test number
    874329170038
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass524,089 miles (+8,489)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    524,089 miles
    Test number
    389542305854
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass515,600 miles (+581)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    515,600 miles
    Test number
    743858415401
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass515,019 miles (+968)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    515,019 miles
    Test number
    180062167492
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass514,051 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    514,051 miles
    Test number
    540179519160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass512,391 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    512,391 miles
    Test number
    427306015819
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a mak caused by wiper not affecting visibility and a crack across bottom edge not in drivers view.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail512,387 miles (+24,491)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    512,387 miles
    Test number
    120090218070
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on chassis leg at clip were 4 pipes meet. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has a mak caused by wiper not affecting visibility and a crack across bottom edge not in drivers view.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass487,896 miles (+29,710)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    487,896 miles
    Test number
    965632740567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass458,186 miles (+35,757)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    458,186 miles
    Test number
    271176932671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass422,429 miles (+47,456)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    422,429 miles
    Test number
    485799385167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass374,973 miles (+64,631)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    374,973 miles
    Test number
    635239284110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass310,342 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    310,342 miles
    Test number
    569175183106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail310,154 miles (+45,697)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,154 miles
    Test number
    275473883173
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass264,457 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    264,457 miles
    Test number
    875864492120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail264,416 miles (+44,640)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,416 miles
    Test number
    985551192135
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass219,776 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    219,776 miles
    Test number
    177037061165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail218,897 miles (+40,925)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,897 miles
    Test number
    299539051465
    • DangerousProp shaft u j worn
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass177,972 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    177,972 miles
    Test number
    340936860157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail172,122 miles (+38,958)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,122 miles
    Test number
    372602530125
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass133,164 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    133,164 miles
    Test number
    641333979195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy

Questions about L6 FEC

Does L6 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 FEC expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 FEC?
The MOT on L6 FEC expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 FEC done?
L6 FEC was recorded at 543,342 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 25,116 miles a year.
Has L6 FEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 FEC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 FEC 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 L6 FEC find?
L6 FEC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill areas; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 2 more.

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