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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,151 cc

LU03 KBEMOT history

LU03 KBE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2024
Mileage
177,251 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 KBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 KBE was last recorded at 177,251 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,213 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
7,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,251 miles
  • 2022 – 169,592 miles
  • 2021 – 160,502 miles
  • 2020 – 160,485 miles
  • 2019 – 155,126 miles
  • 2018 – 153,897 miles
  • 2016 – 146,191 miles
  • 2015 – 136,863 miles
  • 2014 – 136,077 miles
  • 2013 – 131,994 miles
  • 2012 – 129,307 miles
  • 2011 – 124,921 miles
  • 2010 – 109,225 miles
  • 2009 – 90,801 miles
  • 2008 – 75,347 miles
  • 2007 – 57,620 miles
  • 2006 – 42,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,251 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,251 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    177,251 miles
    Test number
    874120997555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail177,213 miles (+7,621)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,213 miles
    Test number
    118933005918
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass169,592 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    169,592 miles
    Test number
    175692382092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail169,587 miles (+9,085)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,587 miles
    Test number
    166531532310
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass160,502 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,502 miles
    Test number
    212437621608
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail160,500 miles (+15)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,500 miles
    Test number
    704155733238
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass160,485 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,485 miles
    Test number
    456220143665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake imbalance.

  8. Fail160,482 miles (+5,356)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,482 miles
    Test number
    515806149955
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill /jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass155,126 miles (+1,229)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,126 miles
    Test number
    766271401028
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll discs rusted
    • AdvisoryFog light repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass153,897 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    153,897 miles
    Test number
    888173932764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

  11. Fail153,821 miles (+7,630)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,821 miles
    Test number
    880218646067
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

  12. Pass146,191 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,191 miles
    Test number
    256366289386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight play in rack arm

  13. Fail146,191 miles (+9,328)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,191 miles
    Test number
    509360140598
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight play in rack arm

  14. Pass136,863 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,863 miles
    Test number
    586976774773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,077 miles (+4,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,077 miles
    Test number
    559730314254
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass131,994 miles (+2,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    131,994 miles
    Test number
    998971633285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail129,307 miles5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,307 miles
    Test number
    298635302257
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass129,307 miles (+4,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,307 miles
    Test number
    365525602295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass124,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    895868071002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,921 miles (+15,696)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    926958371075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass109,225 miles (+18,424)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,225 miles
    Test number
    950856980002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,801 miles (+15,454)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,801 miles
    Test number
    510786769061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,347 miles (+17,727)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,347 miles
    Test number
    993074658087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,620 miles (+14,802)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,620 miles
    Test number
    421062367085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,818 miles
    Test number
    212213866067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 KBE

Does LU03 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 KBE expired on 11 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 KBE?
The MOT on LU03 KBE expired on 11 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 KBE done?
LU03 KBE was recorded at 177,251 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 7,783 miles a year.
Has LU03 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 KBE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LU03 KBE 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 LU03 KBE find?
LU03 KBE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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