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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

LB61 VMEMOT history

LB61 VME is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 23 of 31 MOT tests, with 393,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
393,370 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
31
23 passed · 8 failed
Per year
30,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 VME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 VME was last recorded at 393,370 miles on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2024: 369,366 miles, lower than 369,382 miles on 24 Jan 2024.
  • 24 Mar 2025: 393,370 miles, lower than 618,512 miles on 26 Sept 2024.

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
618,512 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Average per year
30,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 393,370 miles
  • 2024 – 618,512 miles
  • 2023 – 342,157 miles
  • 2022 – 329,576 miles
  • 2021 – 294,210 miles
  • 2020 – 264,437 miles
  • 2019 – 237,048 miles
  • 2018 – 201,496 miles
  • 2017 – 172,984 miles
  • 2016 – 143,058 miles
  • 2015 – 108,805 miles
  • 2014 – 79,123 miles
  • 2013 – 43,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass393,370 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake needs adjusting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass393,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    393,370 miles
    Test number
    315949560068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail393,370 miles (-225,142)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    393,370 miles
    Test number
    126991786443
    • 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))
  3. Pass618,512 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    618,512 miles
    Test number
    635648376275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail618,492 miles (+249,126)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    618,492 miles
    Test number
    329059688503
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass369,366 miles (-16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    369,366 miles
    Test number
    704959251185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail369,382 miles (+27,225)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    369,382 miles
    Test number
    531587846449
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass342,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    342,157 miles
    Test number
    487627445809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail342,157 miles (+12,581)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    342,157 miles
    Test number
    633112812441
    • DangerousRear Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative BOTH ARMS (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass329,576 miles (+17,067)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    329,576 miles
    Test number
    815618521016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass312,509 miles (+18,299)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    312,509 miles
    Test number
    651781861373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass294,210 miles (+12,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    294,210 miles
    Test number
    159402414738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass281,309 miles (+16,872)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    281,309 miles
    Test number
    172907783550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass264,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    264,437 miles
    Test number
    467211914157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail264,437 miles (+9,340)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,437 miles
    Test number
    468029225037
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass255,097 miles (+18,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    255,097 miles
    Test number
    733102644989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass237,048 miles (+17,448)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    237,048 miles
    Test number
    961613739014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass219,600 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    219,600 miles
    Test number
    149450832439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail219,592 miles (+18,096)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,592 miles
    Test number
    543514364724
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  19. Pass201,496 miles (+11,895)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    201,496 miles
    Test number
    481259216943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass189,601 miles (+16,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    189,601 miles
    Test number
    542826085411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting.
  21. Pass172,984 miles (+16,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,984 miles
    Test number
    181059402725
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn out of shape slightly on inner edge
  22. Pass156,058 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,058 miles
    Test number
    129554814333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass143,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,058 miles
    Test number
    136683890150
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Fail143,058 miles (+21,108)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,058 miles
    Test number
    349352394954
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass121,950 miles (+13,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,950 miles
    Test number
    439203214561
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  26. Pass108,805 miles (+18,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,805 miles
    Test number
    866676515420
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting.
  27. Pass89,818 miles (+10,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    186194865460
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns not perfect.
  28. Fail79,123 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,123 miles
    Test number
    408321704418
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  29. Pass79,123 miles (+19,850)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,123 miles
    Test number
    845321004351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass59,273 miles (+15,819)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,273 miles
    Test number
    599125254086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,454 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,454 miles
    Test number
    137723333266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to get smoke reading low emitter detected.

Questions about LB61 VME

Does LB61 VME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 VME expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 VME?
The MOT on LB61 VME expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 VME done?
LB61 VME was recorded at 393,370 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 30,193 miles a year.
Has LB61 VME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 VME has failed 8 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 VME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 VME find?
LB61 VME passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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