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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LB61 HDEMOT history

LB61 HDE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 315,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
315,033 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
24,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 HDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 HDE was last recorded at 315,033 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 19,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
295,216 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
19,817 miles
Average per year
24,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 315,033 miles
  • 2023 – 285,355 miles
  • 2022 – 264,619 miles
  • 2021 – 237,640 miles
  • 2020 – 237,066 miles
  • 2019 – 210,910 miles
  • 2018 – 181,145 miles
  • 2017 – 173,023 miles
  • 2016 – 162,116 miles
  • 2015 – 112,315 miles
  • 2014 – 68,158 miles
  • 2013 – 30,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    303769907978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    622161909604
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    251891126968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    458160308025
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    290920188618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    614654150721
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass315,033 miles (+19,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    315,033 miles
    Test number
    938256037924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass295,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    295,216 miles
    Test number
    587387931319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail295,216 miles (+9,861)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,216 miles
    Test number
    599226567881
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass285,355 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    285,355 miles
    Test number
    444474041266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail285,302 miles (+12,318)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,302 miles
    Test number
    611177094750
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass272,984 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    272,984 miles
    Test number
    276715075794
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail272,978 miles (+8,359)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,978 miles
    Test number
    364562089254
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass264,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    264,619 miles
    Test number
    364559948119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail264,616 miles (+12,378)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,616 miles
    Test number
    440166109195
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass252,238 miles (+14,598)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    252,238 miles
    Test number
    717556427107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass237,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    237,640 miles
    Test number
    344102959719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail237,640 miles (+574)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,640 miles
    Test number
    708811229233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  19. Pass237,066 miles (+26,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    237,066 miles
    Test number
    927633266633
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play front and back (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  20. Pass210,910 miles (+11,872)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    210,910 miles
    Test number
    324811415894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass199,038 miles (+17,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    199,038 miles
    Test number
    974345035774
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  22. Pass181,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    181,145 miles
    Test number
    266781845106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    881435051870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass173,023 miles (+10,907)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    173,023 miles
    Test number
    731809166384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass162,116 miles (+16,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    162,116 miles
    Test number
    328619858390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass145,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    145,291 miles
    Test number
    379397277374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail145,291 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,291 miles
    Test number
    388693152126
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    977399513469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    939145507658
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass112,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    577572145018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail112,315 miles (+44,157)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    809602245084
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass68,158 miles (+38,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    128308724038
    • NoteNearside steering arm slight play

  33. Pass30,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    856771353078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail30,143 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    805770053054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 HDE

Does LB61 HDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 HDE is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 HDE?
The MOT on LB61 HDE is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 HDE done?
LB61 HDE was recorded at 315,033 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 24,369 miles a year.
Has LB61 HDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 HDE has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 HDE 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 LB61 HDE find?
LB61 HDE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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