X18ACE - MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
MOT: ValidGB
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The Mercedes-Benz Vito, often referred to simply as the Vito, is a versatile commercial van renowned for its durability and practicality. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1996, this model has established a reputation for reliability and innovative design within the light commercial vehicle segment. Introduced in various configurations over the years, the Vito features a range of engine options and advanced safety features, making it a popular choice for businesses and tradespeople alike. Its robust build quality and modern technology reflect Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to engineering excellence, ensuring the Vito remains a competitive and dependable vehicle in its class.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito, registration X18ACE, first registered in January 2008. It has a black exterior and is powered by a 2148cc diesel engine. The CO2 emissions are recorded as zero. The van is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 5 March 2025 and valid until 5 March 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 131,789 miles. The MOT advisories include worn front tyre close to the legal limit, and corroded rear coil springs on both sides. No serious mechanical issues are noted from the available information.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 05 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,789 mi
Expires: 05 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 05 March 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,789 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Both Reverse Lights Inoperative
- Dangerous Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Both Reverse Lights Inoperative
- Advisory Front Bonnet Unable to be opened
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 06 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,213 mi
Expires: 05 March 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 05 March 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,213 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f has spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 08 January 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,977 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 cloudy & condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 24 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,508 mi
Expires: 23 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 23 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,508 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 23 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,718 mi
Expires: 23 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 23 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,718 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,610 mi
Expires: 23 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 19 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,608 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 09 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,961 mi
Expires: 08 October 2020
Passed - 04 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,043 mi
Expires: 03 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 03 July 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,042 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 16 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,581 mi
Expires: 15 January 2018
Failed - 16 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,581 mi
Failed - 19 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,612 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,524 mi
Expires: 05 February 2016
Passed - 03 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,699 mi
Expires: 09 January 2015
Passed - 10 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,344 mi
Expires: 09 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 09 January 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,343 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front bumper insecure
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 16 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,634 mi
Expires: 20 December 2012
Passed - 21 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,627 mi
Expires: 20 December 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for X18ACE?
The MOT expires on 05 March 2026.
What is the tax status of X18ACE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2025.
What are the specifications of X18ACE?
This is a 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 2148cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of X18ACE?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.