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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

S40 AJUMOT history

S40 AJU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 3 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 291,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

S40 AJU silver Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
291,543 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 AJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 AJU was last recorded at 291,543 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
291,539 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 291,543 miles
  • 2024 – 291,539 miles
  • 2023 – 289,796 miles
  • 2022 – 258,081 miles
  • 2021 – 246,771 miles
  • 2020 – 239,895 miles
  • 2019 – 238,255 miles
  • 2018 – 227,838 miles
  • 2017 – 219,390 miles
  • 2016 – 210,597 miles
  • 2015 – 207,870 miles
  • 2013 – 186,551 miles
  • 2012 – 161,380 miles
  • 2011 – 143,245 miles
  • 2010 – 114,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass291,543 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass291,543 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    291,543 miles
    Test number
    480310640127
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail291,539 miles (+1,743)4 dangerous16 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,539 miles
    Test number
    127027903676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass289,796 miles (+31,715)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    289,796 miles
    Test number
    335496554680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass258,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    258,081 miles
    Test number
    348079171596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail258,081 miles (+11,310)4 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,081 miles
    Test number
    315701775781
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs lamp continuously on indicating a fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e m l remains on constantly indicating a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split allowing the ingress of dirt and water (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor image (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass246,771 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    246,771 miles
    Test number
    313766796598
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail246,770 miles (+6,875)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,770 miles
    Test number
    901607344813
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass239,895 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    239,895 miles
    Test number
    203775299381
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Fail239,892 miles (+1,637)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,892 miles
    Test number
    839795869170
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass238,255 miles (+10,417)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    238,255 miles
    Test number
    946214658140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass227,838 miles (+8,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    227,838 miles
    Test number
    862117083088
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass219,390 miles (+8,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    219,390 miles
    Test number
    170564856187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass210,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    210,597 miles
    Test number
    157186208798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail210,597 miles (+2,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,597 miles
    Test number
    367642069375
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  15. Pass207,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    207,870 miles
    Test number
    646056995161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail207,864 miles (+21,313)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,864 miles
    Test number
    525936795128
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass186,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    186,551 miles
    Test number
    729052313312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail186,551 miles (+25,171)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,551 miles
    Test number
    255830613366
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
  19. Pass161,380 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    161,380 miles
    Test number
    439472902222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail161,379 miles (+18,134)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,379 miles
    Test number
    349501502458
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass143,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    143,245 miles
    Test number
    485268171129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail143,245 miles (+29,024)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,245 miles
    Test number
    246548771118
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass114,221 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,221 miles
    Test number
    820144800124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,201 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    864673300160
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S40 AJU

Does S40 AJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 AJU expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 AJU?
The MOT on S40 AJU expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 AJU done?
S40 AJU was recorded at 291,543 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 11,995 miles a year.
Has S40 AJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 AJU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 AJU 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 S40 AJU find?
S40 AJU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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