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L40 MST

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,141 mi
Last recorded137,141 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 137,141 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 137,140 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,604 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight exhaust leak out the front of the engine

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 131,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight exhaust leak out the front of the engine

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 124,431 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 124,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 119,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,187 miles

Both rear tyres outer side walls have kerb damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,832 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 24 Sep 2021 66,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x65x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

No smoke diesel test passed

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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L40 MST is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L40 MST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 MST registered?

L40 MST is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is L40 MST safe to buy?

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