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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LB09 MPEMOT history

LB09 MPE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 321,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
321,510 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
21,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 MPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 MPE was last recorded at 321,510 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 24,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2019: 212,644 miles, lower than 257,619 miles on 21 Jul 2018.

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
297,013 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
24,497 miles
Average per year
21,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 321,510 miles
  • 2022 – 297,013 miles
  • 2021 – 262,635 miles
  • 2020 – 239,529 miles
  • 2019 – 223,959 miles
  • 2018 – 257,619 miles
  • 2017 – 179,916 miles
  • 2016 – 156,150 miles
  • 2015 – 136,006 miles
  • 2014 – 116,160 miles
  • 2013 – 93,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass321,510 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass321,510 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    321,510 miles
    Test number
    798963245715
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail321,508 miles (+24,495)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,508 miles
    Test number
    280238953363
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass297,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    297,013 miles
    Test number
    521697826631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail297,012 miles (+34,377)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,012 miles
    Test number
    375587507999
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass262,635 miles (+21,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    262,635 miles
    Test number
    958956376235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass241,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    241,535 miles
    Test number
    425064008414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail241,535 miles (+2,006)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,535 miles
    Test number
    587761725147
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass239,529 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    239,529 miles
    Test number
    863224548987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass234,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    234,831 miles
    Test number
    511610911306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail234,831 miles (+10,872)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,831 miles
    Test number
    966515008251
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass223,959 miles (+11,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    223,959 miles
    Test number
    109778343240
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass212,644 miles (-44,975)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    212,644 miles
    Test number
    210236640185
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated underside (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass257,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    257,619 miles
    Test number
    464175712784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail257,619 miles (+65,189)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,619 miles
    Test number
    635206505262
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  15. Pass192,430 miles (+12,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    192,430 miles
    Test number
    954413853729
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass179,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    179,916 miles
    Test number
    565520557660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail179,916 miles (+11,722)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,916 miles
    Test number
    699014417667
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass168,194 miles (+12,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    168,194 miles
    Test number
    188059791499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass156,150 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,150 miles
    Test number
    547521226174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass146,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    146,181 miles
    Test number
    236528239020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail146,181 miles (+10,175)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,181 miles
    Test number
    904846874158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass136,006 miles (+509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,006 miles
    Test number
    799056105228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail135,497 miles (+7,520)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,497 miles
    Test number
    125338095118
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass127,977 miles (+11,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,977 miles
    Test number
    429740755029
    • NoteRear wheel steering disconected; slight play n/s/rear steering hub off load

  25. Pass116,160 miles (+13,029)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,160 miles
    Test number
    757027404213
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteSl play in n/s/r steering box ( rear wheel steering switched off )

  26. Pass103,131 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,131 miles
    Test number
    406416814046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,519 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    587423003239
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteLong travel noted on parking brake.
    • NotePlay in both rear inner steering joints

Questions about LB09 MPE

Does LB09 MPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 MPE expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 MPE?
The MOT on LB09 MPE expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 MPE done?
LB09 MPE was recorded at 321,510 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 21,949 miles a year.
Has LB09 MPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 MPE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB09 MPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 MPE find?
LB09 MPE passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside, and 1 more.

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