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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,200 cc

LB61 VMPMOT history

LB61 VMP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 228,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
228,966 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
18,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 VMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 VMP was last recorded at 228,966 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 11,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,420 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11,546 miles
Average per year
18,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 228,966 miles
  • 2023 – 217,420 miles
  • 2022 – 189,005 miles
  • 2021 – 173,741 miles
  • 2020 – 173,729 miles
  • 2019 – 151,844 miles
  • 2018 – 147,304 miles
  • 2017 – 125,571 miles
  • 2016 – 101,369 miles
  • 2015 – 64,242 miles
  • 2014 – 36,713 miles
  • 2013 – 20,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Handbrake slightly worn bring handbrake warning on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass228,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    228,966 miles
    Test number
    278726151438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail228,954 miles (+11,534)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,954 miles
    Test number
    908851885581
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass217,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    217,420 miles
    Test number
    569774209362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail217,405 miles (+12,401)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,405 miles
    Test number
    514812816206
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass205,004 miles (+15,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    205,004 miles
    Test number
    641340867605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass189,005 miles (+15,264)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    189,005 miles
    Test number
    636882071526
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass173,741 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    173,741 miles
    Test number
    907059723721
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass173,729 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,729 miles
    Test number
    436294914109
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass173,717 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,717 miles
    Test number
    673941723431
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail173,671 miles (+21,827)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,671 miles
    Test number
    864447165119
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass151,844 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,844 miles
    Test number
    419495075657
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly worn bring handbrake warning on
  12. Fail151,841 miles (+4,537)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,841 miles
    Test number
    992448206062
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly worn bring handbrake warning on
  13. Pass147,304 miles (+12,639)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,304 miles
    Test number
    802154522661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,665 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,665 miles
    Test number
    496989913550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,664 miles (+9,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,664 miles
    Test number
    317995995665
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle damaged forward (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective forward facing (7.1.2 (e))
  16. Pass125,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    477678628269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,571 miles (+8,317)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    648706247693
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  18. Pass117,254 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,254 miles
    Test number
    835551843624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,872 miles
    Test number
    411870324046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail114,872 miles (+13,503)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,872 miles
    Test number
    713196591895
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass101,369 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    399604645996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,586 miles (+30,344)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,586 miles
    Test number
    805908168151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,242 miles (+13,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    457085247022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,031 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,031 miles
    Test number
    236912385489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,965 miles (+13,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    849255555051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  26. Pass36,713 miles (+16,644)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,713 miles
    Test number
    815999754098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,069 miles
    Test number
    216678153009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 VMP

Does LB61 VMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 VMP expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 VMP?
The MOT on LB61 VMP expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 VMP done?
LB61 VMP was recorded at 228,966 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 18,452 miles a year.
Has LB61 VMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 VMP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 VMP 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 VMP find?
LB61 VMP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting.

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