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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,151 cc

LX03 XVBMOT history

LX03 XVB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 3 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
199,542 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 XVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX03 XVB was last recorded at 199,542 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 10,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,876 miles · 4 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10,666 miles
Average per year
8,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,542 miles
  • 2021 – 188,876 miles
  • 2020 – 179,825 miles
  • 2019 – 173,960 miles
  • 2018 – 159,938 miles
  • 2017 – 148,356 miles
  • 2016 – 139,610 miles
  • 2015 – 134,169 miles
  • 2014 – 128,392 miles
  • 2013 – 121,116 miles
  • 2012 – 113,661 miles
  • 2011 – 103,162 miles
  • 2010 – 94,728 miles
  • 2009 – 86,315 miles
  • 2008 – 75,568 miles
  • 2007 – 66,335 miles
  • 2006 – 57,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,542 miles
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill - various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lamp lens missing
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has general corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,542 miles (+10,666)12 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,542 miles
    Test number
    167863657557
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill - various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass188,876 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    188,876 miles
    Test number
    772676739989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail188,870 miles (+9,045)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,870 miles
    Test number
    495052471632
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass179,825 miles (+5,865)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,825 miles
    Test number
    267969507759
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass173,960 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    173,960 miles
    Test number
    623222446139
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail173,954 miles (+14,016)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,954 miles
    Test number
    239539523142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass159,938 miles (+16)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,938 miles
    Test number
    158708367159
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail159,922 miles (+11,566)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,922 miles
    Test number
    873383759966
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,356 miles (+8,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    148,356 miles
    Test number
    347263052475
    • AdvisoryFront wiper slightly deteriorated but still clears the windscreen effectively
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass139,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,610 miles
    Test number
    686807825174
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail139,610 miles (+5,441)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,610 miles
    Test number
    132759316568
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail134,169 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,169 miles
    Test number
    148316445109
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass134,169 miles (+5,777)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,169 miles
    Test number
    956376145132
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass128,392 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,392 miles
    Test number
    538903944104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail128,392 miles (+7,276)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,392 miles
    Test number
    308693544183
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass121,116 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,116 miles
    Test number
    265928353171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,114 miles (+7,453)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,114 miles
    Test number
    717746453154
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass113,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    113,661 miles
    Test number
    647094442156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,660 miles (+10,498)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    185204142115
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass103,162 miles (+437)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,162 miles
    Test number
    705242051147
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside seat beit stalk cover missing

  21. Fail102,725 miles (+7,997)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    725108331190
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside seat beit stalk cover missing

  22. Pass94,728 miles (+87)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    303199950157
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked

  23. Fail94,641 miles (+8,326)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    743718140197
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked

  24. Pass86,315 miles (+10,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    624812239115
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing to the inside edge

  25. Pass75,568 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,568 miles
    Test number
    252208248418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,335 miles (+9,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    933043427137
    • NoteSmall crack appearing at offside front lower screen outside zoned area

  27. Pass57,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    503355626113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX03 XVB

Does LX03 XVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 XVB expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 XVB?
The MOT on LX03 XVB expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 XVB done?
LX03 XVB was recorded at 199,542 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 8,587 miles a year.
Has LX03 XVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 XVB has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LX03 XVB 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 LX03 XVB find?
LX03 XVB failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill - various; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember, and 16 more.

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