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Mercedes-Benz Vito

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S48 CTOMOT history

S48 CTO is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,728 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 CTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 CTO was last recorded at 120,728 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,939 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,789 miles
Average per year
2,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,728 miles
  • 2025 – 116,939 miles
  • 2024 – 114,788 miles
  • 2023 – 112,100 miles
  • 2022 – 109,593 miles
  • 2021 – 105,822 miles
  • 2020 – 101,266 miles
  • 2018 – 101,163 miles
  • 2017 – 98,675 miles
  • 2016 – 95,292 miles
  • 2015 – 91,092 miles
  • 2014 – 87,399 miles
  • 2013 – 80,345 miles
  • 2012 – 77,500 miles
  • 2011 – 74,289 miles
  • 2010 – 71,589 miles
  • 2009 – 69,688 miles
  • 2008 – 68,949 miles
  • 2007 – 66,411 miles
  • 2006 – 62,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,728 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.

  • Electrical wiring insecure wiring underneath near tank.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from exhaust.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill repairs.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted and touching shock absorber.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,728 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,728 miles
    Test number
    744860832262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,939 miles (+2,151)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,939 miles
    Test number
    882069890750
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,788 miles (+12)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    119115387259
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure wiring underneath near tank. (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill repairs. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted and touching shock absorber.
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,776 miles (+2,676)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,776 miles
    Test number
    264246298386
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective will not lock securely. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure wiring underneath near tank. (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill repairs. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted and touching shock absorber.
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,100 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,100 miles
    Test number
    298893234530
    • AdvisoryCorrosion evident underside

  6. Fail112,071 miles (+2,478)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,071 miles
    Test number
    687179288576
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion evident underside

  7. Pass109,593 miles (+3,771)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,593 miles
    Test number
    513357287485
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,822 miles (+4,556)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,822 miles
    Test number
    772399207842
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,266 miles
    Test number
    104879417397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,266 miles (+103)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,266 miles
    Test number
    662839669614
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass101,163 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,163 miles
    Test number
    639631884411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,675 miles (+3,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    392743605788
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass95,292 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    474108810577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,092 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,092 miles
    Test number
    913140777850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,399 miles
    Test number
    485146484244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,399 miles (+7,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,399 miles
    Test number
    968386084299
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass80,345 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,345 miles
    Test number
    528962803331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,332 miles (+2,832)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,332 miles
    Test number
    105978193263
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre puntured

  19. Pass77,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,500 miles
    Test number
    788477292246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,500 miles (+3,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,500 miles
    Test number
    536596692245
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass74,289 miles (+2,700)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    126382691271
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

  22. Pass71,589 miles (+1,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    723327080242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass69,688 miles (+739)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    384282999419
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass68,949 miles (+2,538)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    851089488283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass66,411 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,411 miles
    Test number
    403009287225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    813719386295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 CTO

Does S48 CTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 CTO is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S48 CTO?
The MOT on S48 CTO is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S48 CTO done?
S48 CTO was recorded at 120,728 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,901 miles a year.
Has S48 CTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 CTO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S48 CTO 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 S48 CTO find?
S48 CTO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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