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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

LX51 WBZMOT history

LX51 WBZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
184,518 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX51 WBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX51 WBZ was last recorded at 184,518 miles on 1 May 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,494 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
7,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,518 miles
  • 2024 – 183,945 miles
  • 2023 – 182,830 miles
  • 2022 – 181,899 miles
  • 2020 – 178,441 miles
  • 2019 – 160,916 miles
  • 2018 – 147,692 miles
  • 2017 – 136,624 miles
  • 2016 – 127,057 miles
  • 2015 – 119,243 miles
  • 2014 – 111,438 miles
  • 2013 – 101,490 miles
  • 2012 – 93,280 miles
  • 2011 – 85,504 miles
  • 2010 – 75,182 miles
  • 2009 – 68,391 miles
  • 2008 – 62,465 miles
  • 2007 – 55,349 miles
  • 2006 – 47,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,518 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre exhaust has minor leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rack has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,518 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    184,518 miles
    Test number
    503237615798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail184,518 miles (+24)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,518 miles
    Test number
    793067052775
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail184,494 miles (+549)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,494 miles
    Test number
    860184222885
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass183,945 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,945 miles
    Test number
    555242362820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside no plate lamp dim

  5. Fail183,945 miles (+1,115)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,945 miles
    Test number
    520782517377
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside no plate lamp dim

  6. Pass182,830 miles (+931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,830 miles
    Test number
    239848809214
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeater lights faded in colour
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has dampness in

  7. Pass181,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,899 miles
    Test number
    423012787857
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail181,899 miles (+3,458)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,899 miles
    Test number
    497949330123
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorating

  9. Pass178,441 miles (+17,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,441 miles
    Test number
    517974681965
    • AdvisoryOffside rack gaiter puckered

  10. Pass160,916 miles (+13,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,916 miles
    Test number
    620103003034
    • AdvisoryFront screen damaged

  11. Pass147,692 miles (+11,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,692 miles
    Test number
    268474205909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass136,624 miles (+9,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,624 miles
    Test number
    181349081061
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass127,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    647457891478
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has minor leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rack has slight play

  14. Fail127,057 miles (+7,814)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    268695434973
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust has minor leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rack has slight play

  15. Pass119,243 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,243 miles
    Test number
    686370215174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail119,243 miles (+7,805)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,243 miles
    Test number
    967377795079
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass111,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    288528614486
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail111,438 miles (+9,948)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    395608014123
    • DangerousInner edges of both rear tyres worn
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass101,490 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    209585303496
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside no plate light dim
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSilencer cracked

  20. Fail101,490 miles (+8,210)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    675355403123
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside no plate light dim
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSilencer cracked

  21. Pass93,280 miles (+7,776)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,280 miles
    Test number
    298185112489
    • NoteBoth wiper blades deteriorating,silencer has small crack in.

  22. Pass85,504 miles (+10,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,504 miles
    Test number
    949995901100
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low,front brake hoses deteriorating,some wear to front brake discs,slight wear in front anti roll bar link rods,rear exhaust mount deteriorating.

  23. Pass75,182 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    663879910128
    • NoteNearside front brake hose deteriorating

  24. Fail75,182 miles (+6,791)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    150949590406
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front brake hose cracking

  25. Pass68,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,391 miles
    Test number
    233249219133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Fail68,391 miles (+5,926)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,391 miles
    Test number
    652678219161
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass62,465 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,465 miles
    Test number
    991125718193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,349 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,349 miles
    Test number
    862381207126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    410602226124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX51 WBZ

Does LX51 WBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX51 WBZ expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX51 WBZ?
The MOT on LX51 WBZ expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX51 WBZ done?
LX51 WBZ was recorded at 184,518 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 7,232 miles a year.
Has LX51 WBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX51 WBZ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX51 WBZ 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 LX51 WBZ find?
LX51 WBZ passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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