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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass153,032 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass102,593 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    857780174223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass93,310 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,310 miles
    Test number
    875175772230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    666580771242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass85,682 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    352413260208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,249 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    731267159287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,617 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    384671168491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass73,435 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,435 miles
    Test number
    654543267262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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