
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc
LX52 LJFMOT history
LX52 LJF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 3 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,032 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 153,032 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 LJF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 LJF was last recorded at 153,032 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 152,990 miles · 7 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 5,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 153,032 miles
- 2020 – 152,857 miles
- 2019 – 146,529 miles
- 2018 – 133,436 miles
- 2017 – 112,053 miles
- 2015 – 108,330 miles
- 2014 – 102,593 miles
- 2013 – 97,780 miles
- 2012 – 93,310 miles
- 2011 – 89,628 miles
- 2010 – 85,682 miles
- 2009 – 83,249 miles
- 2008 – 78,617 miles
- 2007 – 73,435 miles
- 2006 – 65,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,032 miles (+42)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 153,032 miles
- Test number
- 352393558920
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail152,990 miles (+133)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,990 miles
- Test number
- 867245115108
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail152,857 miles (+6,328)4 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,857 miles
- Test number
- 636804283109
- 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))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,529 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 146,529 miles
- Test number
- 399938869169
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front
Fail146,513 miles (+13,077)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,513 miles
- Test number
- 578828993360
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front
Pass133,436 miles (+21,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 133,436 miles
- Test number
- 723592029894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner gaiter slightly perished
Pass112,053 miles (+3,723)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 112,053 miles
- Test number
- 769604808877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
Pass108,330 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 108,330 miles
- Test number
- 142798287868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split
Fail108,330 miles (+5,737)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,330 miles
- Test number
- 820804062161
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split
Pass102,593 miles (+4,813)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 102,593 miles
- Test number
- 857780174223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,780 miles (+4,470)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 97,780 miles
- Test number
- 815459263263
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r tyre has cut on inside wall
Pass93,310 miles (+3,682)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 93,310 miles
- Test number
- 875175772230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 89,628 miles
- Test number
- 666580771242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,628 miles (+3,946)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,628 miles
- Test number
- 775540971243
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass85,682 miles (+2,433)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 85,682 miles
- Test number
- 352413260208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,249 miles (+4,632)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 83,249 miles
- Test number
- 731267159287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,617 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 78,617 miles
- Test number
- 384671168491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,612 miles (+5,177)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,612 miles
- Test number
- 344179258250
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass73,435 miles (+8,076)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 73,435 miles
- Test number
- 654543267262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 65,359 miles
- Test number
- 510708966235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 LJF
- Does LX52 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 LJF expired on 9 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 LJF?
- The MOT on LX52 LJF expired on 9 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 LJF done?
- LX52 LJF was recorded at 153,032 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
- Has LX52 LJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 LJF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX52 LJF 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 LX52 LJF find?
- LX52 LJF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 1 more.
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