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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Purple · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 CENMOT history

LX56 CEN is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LX56 CEN purple Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Vito, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,438 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 CEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 CEN was last recorded at 100,438 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 12,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,901 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12,537 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,438 miles
  • 2023 – 87,901 miles
  • 2022 – 84,320 miles
  • 2021 – 84,171 miles
  • 2020 – 83,753 miles
  • 2019 – 80,480 miles
  • 2016 – 79,911 miles
  • 2015 – 72,967 miles
  • 2014 – 62,837 miles
  • 2012 – 48,841 miles
  • 2011 – 38,230 miles
  • 2010 – 35,457 miles
  • 2009 – 31,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,438 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Play in steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    654756677034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,435 miles (+12,534)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    155655075180
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,901 miles (+3,581)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,901 miles
    Test number
    667979894768
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass84,320 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    416156991796
    • 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))

  5. Pass84,171 miles (+418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,171 miles
    Test number
    145611831783
    • AdvisoryNearside inner steering rack end has play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass83,753 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    995188541268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,480 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,480 miles
    Test number
    849720398905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,911 miles (+6,944)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    787533525007
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/front tyre is deteriorated

  9. Pass72,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,967 miles
    Test number
    890323261152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  10. Fail72,967 miles (+10,130)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,967 miles
    Test number
    397921814882
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  11. Pass62,837 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    958373274259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,836 miles (+13,995)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,836 miles
    Test number
    678272674209
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,841 miles (+10,611)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    136593052389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,230 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    338030821262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,186 miles (+2,729)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    775823211286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre in poor condition (mud and snow tyre)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit

  16. Pass35,457 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,457 miles
    Test number
    964878430256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,881 miles
    Test number
    920887219361
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX56 CEN

Does LX56 CEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 CEN is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 CEN?
The MOT on LX56 CEN is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 CEN done?
LX56 CEN was recorded at 100,438 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has LX56 CEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 CEN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 CEN 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 LX56 CEN find?
LX56 CEN passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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