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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 VSLMOT history

LX56 VSL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 215,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2022.

LX56 VSL silver Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Vito, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
215,332 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VSL
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
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VSL was last recorded at 215,332 miles on 27 Aug 2022, 13,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,889 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
13,443 miles
Average per year
13,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,332 miles
  • 2021 – 201,889 miles
  • 2020 – 192,525 miles
  • 2019 – 186,031 miles
  • 2018 – 177,699 miles
  • 2017 – 167,231 miles
  • 2016 – 144,656 miles
  • 2015 – 122,040 miles
  • 2014 – 102,515 miles
  • 2012 – 70,477 miles
  • 2011 – 60,102 miles
  • 2010 – 49,833 miles
  • 2009 – 38,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,332 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,332 miles (+13,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    215,332 miles
    Test number
    340751091589
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass201,889 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    201,889 miles
    Test number
    194807457063
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail201,889 miles (+9,364)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,889 miles
    Test number
    688253433220
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass192,525 miles (+73)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    192,525 miles
    Test number
    986374001596
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhuast deteriorated

  5. Fail192,452 miles (+6,421)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,452 miles
    Test number
    733869964621
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass186,031 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    186,031 miles
    Test number
    109405833548
    • AdvisoryExhaust repaired

  7. Fail186,007 miles (+8,308)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,007 miles
    Test number
    748596921250
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass177,699 miles (+10,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    177,699 miles
    Test number
    962265124881
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre feathered on both edges

  9. Pass167,231 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,231 miles
    Test number
    363479169121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

  10. Fail167,210 miles (+22,554)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,210 miles
    Test number
    826982603006
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass144,656 miles (+691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,656 miles
    Test number
    560691111121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail143,965 miles (+21,925)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,965 miles
    Test number
    482226301996
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass122,040 miles (+19,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    449327365175
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass102,515 miles (+32,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,515 miles
    Test number
    395438584124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass70,477 miles (+10,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    327642362496
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,102 miles (+10,269)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,102 miles
    Test number
    476343061204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,833 miles (+11,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,833 miles
    Test number
    384289440404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,701 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    154311459265
    • NoteRear half shaft oil seals leaking

Questions about LX56 VSL

Does LX56 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 VSL expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VSL?
The MOT on LX56 VSL expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 VSL done?
LX56 VSL was recorded at 215,332 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2022, an average of 13,622 miles a year.
Has LX56 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VSL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LX56 VSL 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 VSL find?
LX56 VSL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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