Mercedes-Benz Vito
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LX55 TVLMOT history
LX55 TVL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,439 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 181,439 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,897 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 TVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 TVL was last recorded at 181,439 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 180,255 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,184 miles
- Average per year
- 8,897 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 181,439 miles
- 2024 – 180,255 miles
- 2023 – 166,092 miles
- 2022 – 153,997 miles
- 2021 – 138,807 miles
- 2020 – 126,150 miles
- 2019 – 108,170 miles
- 2018 – 103,041 miles
- 2017 – 94,160 miles
- 2016 – 85,641 miles
- 2015 – 77,478 miles
- 2014 – 72,217 miles
- 2013 – 64,565 miles
- 2012 – 58,454 miles
- 2011 – 52,420 miles
- 2010 – 47,890 miles
- 2009 – 40,675 miles
- 2008 – 30,979 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,439 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle has been sprayed with underseal front to rear
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,439 miles (+1,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 181,439 miles
- Test number
- 556687731507
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle has been sprayed with underseal front to rear
Pass180,255 miles (+14,163)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 180,255 miles
- Test number
- 853390766465
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer rigger surface corrosion
Pass166,092 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 166,092 miles
- Test number
- 338389923396
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail166,092 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,092 miles
- Test number
- 221486382327
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail166,092 miles (+12,095)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,092 miles
- Test number
- 674450582995
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass153,997 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 153,997 miles
- Test number
- 506687754721
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,997 miles (+15,190)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,997 miles
- Test number
- 955894904739
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,807 miles (+3)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 138,807 miles
- Test number
- 334900119479
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Pump region (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail138,804 miles (+12,654)2 dangerous2 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,804 miles
- Test number
- 858760856447
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre section exhaust clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Pump region (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass126,150 miles (+17,980)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 126,150 miles
- Test number
- 192370769286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake poor (16%)
Pass108,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 108,170 miles
- Test number
- 283382258119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,167 miles (+5,126)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,167 miles
- Test number
- 594140031122
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,041 miles (+8,881)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 103,041 miles
- Test number
- 167307548973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,160 miles
- Test number
- 805617758038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,160 miles (+8,519)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,160 miles
- Test number
- 858721304923
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass85,641 miles (+8,163)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 85,641 miles
- Test number
- 568189968004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,478 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 77,478 miles
- Test number
- 290239652747
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,217 miles (+7,652)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 72,217 miles
- Test number
- 467434914334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCenter stop light not working.
- NoteOSR Tyre worn on edge.
Pass64,565 miles (+6,111)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 64,565 miles
- Test number
- 868859823395
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNSF Tyre worn on edge.
Pass58,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 58,454 miles
- Test number
- 655447142385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,454 miles (+6,034)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,454 miles
- Test number
- 439846742317
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass52,420 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 52,420 miles
- Test number
- 789699511368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,413 miles (+4,523)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,413 miles
- Test number
- 628745411392
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,890 miles (+7,215)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 47,890 miles
- Test number
- 382315600367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,675 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,675 miles
- Test number
- 403401209414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,671 miles (+9,692)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,671 miles
- Test number
- 761260609315
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass30,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 30,979 miles
- Test number
- 421375408396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 TVL
- Does LX55 TVL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX55 TVL expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 TVL?
- The MOT on LX55 TVL expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX55 TVL done?
- LX55 TVL was recorded at 181,439 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 8,897 miles a year.
- Has LX55 TVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 TVL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LX55 TVL 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 LX55 TVL find?
- LX55 TVL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: general corrosion underneath vehicle; under vehicle has been sprayed with underseal front to rear.
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