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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

S31 FTSMOT history

S31 FTS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 10 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S31 FTS black Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
183,842 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 FTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 FTS was last recorded at 183,842 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,839 miles · 22 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,842 miles
  • 2025 – 176,895 miles
  • 2024 – 163,227 miles
  • 2023 – 150,038 miles
  • 2022 – 138,535 miles
  • 2021 – 128,229 miles
  • 2020 – 120,679 miles
  • 2019 – 113,430 miles
  • 2018 – 101,413 miles
  • 2017 – 89,796 miles
  • 2016 – 72,368 miles
  • 2015 – 55,045 miles
  • 2013 – 32,461 miles
  • 2012 – 20,717 miles
  • 2011 – 7,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,842 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,842 miles (+3)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    183,842 miles
    Test number
    747035433954
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
  2. Fail183,839 miles (+6,944)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,839 miles
    Test number
    429379350266
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
  3. Pass176,895 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    176,895 miles
    Test number
    694769140811
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row
  4. Fail176,894 miles (+13,667)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,894 miles
    Test number
    113009707604
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lowering springs fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row
  5. Pass163,227 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,227 miles
    Test number
    752215312969
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail163,227 miles (+13,189)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,227 miles
    Test number
    650713017103
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row
  7. Pass150,038 miles (+11,503)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,038 miles
    Test number
    952503628590
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row
  8. Pass138,535 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,535 miles
    Test number
    978654666139
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row
  9. Fail138,535 miles (+10,306)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,535 miles
    Test number
    685053140675
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row
  10. Pass128,229 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,229 miles
    Test number
    815391519619
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail128,229 miles (+7,550)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,229 miles
    Test number
    822482275866
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass120,679 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,679 miles
    Test number
    505617126005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,430 miles (+12,017)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,430 miles
    Test number
    541081379105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,413 miles (+11,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,413 miles
    Test number
    705483176939
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass89,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    259243843714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,789 miles (+17,421)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    612702218010
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass72,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,368 miles
    Test number
    948362407100
    • 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)
  18. Fail72,368 miles (+17,323)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,368 miles
    Test number
    125074325180
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
  19. Pass55,045 miles (+22,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    947702395022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass32,461 miles (+11,744)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,461 miles
    Test number
    829021213367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,717 miles (+12,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,717 miles
    Test number
    677541612306
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  22. Pass7,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    7,805 miles
    Test number
    395477091450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 FTS

Does S31 FTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 FTS is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 FTS?
The MOT on S31 FTS is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 FTS done?
S31 FTS was recorded at 183,842 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 11,867 miles a year.
Has S31 FTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 FTS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 FTS 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 S31 FTS find?
S31 FTS passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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