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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 VTUMOT history

LX56 VTU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 19 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 218,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

LX56 VTU black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
218,325 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VTU was last recorded at 218,325 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 2,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,580 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,745 miles
Average per year
10,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,325 miles
  • 2023 – 215,580 miles
  • 2022 – 202,488 miles
  • 2020 – 182,114 miles
  • 2019 – 172,432 miles
  • 2017 – 166,902 miles
  • 2016 – 163,280 miles
  • 2015 – 152,175 miles
  • 2014 – 138,179 miles
  • 2013 – 122,604 miles
  • 2012 – 107,809 miles
  • 2011 – 91,457 miles
  • 2010 – 73,928 miles
  • 2009 – 59,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,325 miles

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,325 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    218,325 miles
    Test number
    666570170839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,580 miles (+13,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    215,580 miles
    Test number
    596386359804
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass202,488 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    202,488 miles
    Test number
    769447343906
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (Drivers) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail202,486 miles2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,486 miles
    Test number
    173887144623
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (Drivers) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass309,176 km3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    309,176 km
    Test number
    688177779662
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail309,174 km1 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,174 km
    Test number
    325182490059
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass182,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2021
    Odometer
    182,114 miles
    Test number
    754837902287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Deformed on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail182,114 miles (+9,682)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,114 miles
    Test number
    367423285330
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Deformed on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass172,432 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    172,432 miles
    Test number
    750352199203
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail172,432 miles (+5,530)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,432 miles
    Test number
    347623789007
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass166,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    166,902 miles
    Test number
    465256557560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail166,902 miles (+3,622)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,902 miles
    Test number
    390563272746
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass163,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    163,280 miles
    Test number
    191900202710
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail163,280 miles (+11,105)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,280 miles
    Test number
    267773171623
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass152,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,175 miles
    Test number
    769975765467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass152,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,173 miles
    Test number
    938548785366
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar D bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail152,173 miles (+13,994)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,173 miles
    Test number
    366038719861
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar D bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass138,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,179 miles
    Test number
    118481584237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail138,176 miles (+15,572)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,176 miles
    Test number
    766351084231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass122,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    545714003386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail122,604 miles (+14,795)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    705666093204
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass107,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    239727702364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,809 miles (+16,352)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    606967502391
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass91,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    175165781256
    • 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)

  25. Fail91,457 miles (+17,529)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    216385381229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  26. Pass73,928 miles (+14,650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,928 miles
    Test number
    484294070235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,278 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    553979879251
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE AND HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Questions about LX56 VTU

Does LX56 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 VTU expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VTU?
The MOT on LX56 VTU expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 VTU done?
LX56 VTU was recorded at 218,325 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 10,770 miles a year.
Has LX56 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VTU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LX56 VTU 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 VTU find?
LX56 VTU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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