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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 VRFMOT history

LX56 VRF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

LX56 VRF silver Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
169,869 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VRF was last recorded at 169,869 miles on 4 May 2023, 22,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,788 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
22,081 miles
Average per year
10,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,869 miles
  • 2022 – 147,788 miles
  • 2020 – 131,022 miles
  • 2019 – 105,969 miles
  • 2018 – 88,766 miles
  • 2017 – 77,662 miles
  • 2016 – 68,099 miles
  • 2014 – 59,216 miles
  • 2013 – 52,437 miles
  • 2011 – 43,863 miles
  • 2010 – 33,965 miles
  • 2009 – 22,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake needs adjustment or cleaning effort just reaches legal limit
  • AdvisorySeparate battery fitted (secure and insulated) on the front passenger footwell

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,869 miles (+22,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,869 miles
    Test number
    942817662876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake needs adjustment or cleaning effort just reaches legal limit
    • AdvisorySeparate battery fitted (secure and insulated) on the front passenger footwell
  2. Pass147,788 miles (+16,766)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,788 miles
    Test number
    534080655668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,022 miles
    Test number
    881382264053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,022 miles (+25,053)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,022 miles
    Test number
    454432968423
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin center section rusted through and broken (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  5. Pass105,969 miles (+17,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,969 miles
    Test number
    812613627312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    443870232546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMinor leak from exhaust down pipe
  7. Fail88,766 miles (+11,104)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    918714414902
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMinor leak from exhaust down pipe
  8. Pass77,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    634045337650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,662 miles (+9,563)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    976794308456
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  10. Pass68,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    356991481903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,099 miles (+8,883)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    865190908752
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)
  12. Pass59,216 miles (+6,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    836949134351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass52,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    395931633343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail52,437 miles (+9)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    588051633353
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail52,428 miles (+8,565)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,428 miles
    Test number
    518360833375
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass43,863 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,863 miles
    Test number
    256776631362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Fail43,862 miles (+9,897)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,862 miles
    Test number
    686026331380
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  18. Pass33,965 miles (+11,120)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,965 miles
    Test number
    874612220396
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
  19. Pass22,845 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,845 miles
    Test number
    251511869248
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel

Questions about LX56 VRF

Does LX56 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 VRF expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VRF?
The MOT on LX56 VRF expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 VRF done?
LX56 VRF was recorded at 169,869 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 10,792 miles a year.
Has LX56 VRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VRF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LX56 VRF 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 VRF find?
LX56 VRF passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear handbrake needs adjustment or cleaning effort just reaches legal limit, and 1 more.

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