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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

LS51 ZDMMOT history

LS51 ZDM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
168,611 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ZDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ZDM was last recorded at 168,611 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 5,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2018: 141,143 miles, lower than 144,140 miles on 3 May 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
162,962 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,649 miles
Average per year
6,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,611 miles
  • 2021 – 162,962 miles
  • 2020 – 162,081 miles
  • 2019 – 155,602 miles
  • 2018 – 141,143 miles
  • 2017 – 137,569 miles
  • 2016 – 136,409 miles
  • 2015 – 135,010 miles
  • 2014 – 126,521 miles
  • 2013 – 122,082 miles
  • 2012 – 109,046 miles
  • 2011 – 105,799 miles
  • 2010 – 105,402 miles
  • 2009 – 94,759 miles
  • 2007 – 83,002 miles
  • 2006 – 65,490 miles
  • 2005 – 53,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mount rubber perished
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    168,611 miles
    Test number
    202011964591
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mount rubber perished
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail168,598 miles (+5,636)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,598 miles
    Test number
    615860564584
    • MajorNearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mount rubber perished
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass162,962 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,962 miles
    Test number
    468855175793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail162,961 miles (+880)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,961 miles
    Test number
    363448311009
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass162,081 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,081 miles
    Test number
    662088555087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,072 miles (+6,470)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,072 miles
    Test number
    603731969710
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass155,602 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,602 miles
    Test number
    463225747967
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Fail155,602 miles (+14,459)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,602 miles
    Test number
    552906915116
    • MajorFuel hose damaged fuel filler pipe damaged and leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass141,143 miles (-2,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,143 miles
    Test number
    381812950944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Fail144,140 miles (+6,571)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,140 miles
    Test number
    664288284983
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass137,569 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,569 miles
    Test number
    218555849810
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f wiper blade
  12. Fail137,569 miles (+1,160)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,569 miles
    Test number
    701714439064
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f wiper blade
  13. Pass136,409 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,409 miles
    Test number
    789394466372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,010 miles
    Test number
    346117465146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,008 miles (+8,487)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,008 miles
    Test number
    285407565420
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  16. Pass126,521 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    607859964127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth Front Discs Have Slight Rust
    • NoteNearside Front Headlamp Slightly Dim
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail126,521 miles (+4,439)1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    836099164129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth Front Discs Have Slight Rust
    • NoteNearside Front Headlamp Slightly Dim
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass122,082 miles (+13,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    109100383014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,046 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    367253892029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass109,046 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    878283892043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,799 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    896282651052
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFar rear seats have been removed.
  22. Fail105,799 miles (+397)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    189562651090
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFar rear seats have been removed.
  23. Pass105,402 miles (+10,643)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    105,402 miles
    Test number
    213473150017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,759 miles (+11,757)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    94,759 miles
    Test number
    603965719057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,002 miles (+17,512)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    390996357379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,490 miles
    Test number
    984977126357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,490 miles (+11,549)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,490 miles
    Test number
    682977726343
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  28. Pass53,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    282966425394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 ZDM

Does LS51 ZDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 ZDM expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ZDM?
The MOT on LS51 ZDM expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 ZDM done?
LS51 ZDM was recorded at 168,611 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 6,602 miles a year.
Has LS51 ZDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ZDM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 ZDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 ZDM find?
LS51 ZDM passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: central front engine mount rubber perished; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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