Mercedes-Benz Vito
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
S4 MLSMOT history
S4 MLS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 5 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 101,479 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 MLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 MLS was last recorded at 101,479 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Sept 2010: 29,822 miles, lower than 60,302 miles on 5 Oct 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,611 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 868 miles
- Average per year
- 4,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,479 miles
- 2025 – 100,611 miles
- 2023 – 100,232 miles
- 2022 – 99,264 miles
- 2021 – 94,517 miles
- 2020 – 88,295 miles
- 2019 – 77,642 miles
- 2018 – 72,259 miles
- 2017 – 69,130 miles
- 2016 – 62,720 miles
- 2015 – 57,625 miles
- 2014 – 52,676 miles
- 2013 – 47,448 miles
- 2012 – 41,339 miles
- 2011 – 37,041 miles
- 2010 – 29,822 miles
- 2009 – 60,302 miles
- 2008 – 19,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,479 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Headlamp lens slightly defective both
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside door mirror glass cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,479 miles (+868)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 101,479 miles
- Test number
- 969549940144
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
Pass100,611 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 100,611 miles
- Test number
- 181433708414
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail100,611 miles (+379)8 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,611 miles
- Test number
- 358044182489
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer heavy corrosion to sill
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass100,232 miles (+968)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 100,232 miles
- Test number
- 397319236263
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass99,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 99,264 miles
- Test number
- 817973791907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,264 miles (+4,747)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,264 miles
- Test number
- 584013244809
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass94,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,517 miles
- Test number
- 396048269423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,517 miles (+6,222)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,517 miles
- Test number
- 177327652138
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 88,295 miles
- Test number
- 355472631516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,295 miles (+10,653)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,295 miles
- Test number
- 534648097121
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass77,642 miles (+5,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 77,642 miles
- Test number
- 735309152399
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front and centre outriggers
Pass72,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 72,259 miles
- Test number
- 777021447885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,259 miles (+3,129)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,259 miles
- Test number
- 663126036344
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,130 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 69,130 miles
- Test number
- 942057157125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 62,720 miles
- Test number
- 775667036506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,720 miles (+5,095)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,720 miles
- Test number
- 321070764059
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass57,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 57,625 miles
- Test number
- 203950148750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,625 miles (+4,949)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,625 miles
- Test number
- 445671243387
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass52,676 miles (+5,228)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 52,676 miles
- Test number
- 385170944434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,448 miles4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,448 miles
- Test number
- 628322143201
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass47,448 miles (+6,109)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 47,448 miles
- Test number
- 925292243255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass41,339 miles (+4,298)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 41,339 miles
- Test number
- 546787642232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,041 miles (+7,219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 37,041 miles
- Test number
- 487719141262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail29,822 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,822 miles
- Test number
- 414331470283
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass29,822 miles (-30,480)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 29,822 miles
- Test number
- 902141970232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,302 miles (+40,764)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 60,302 miles
- Test number
- 722608679232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,538 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 19,538 miles
- Test number
- 272637078224
- NoteDiff leaking
Questions about S4 MLS
- Does S4 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 MLS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 MLS?
- The MOT on S4 MLS is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S4 MLS done?
- S4 MLS was recorded at 101,479 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,699 miles a year.
- Has S4 MLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 MLS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S4 MLS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S4 MLS find?
- S4 MLS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside inner cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 8 more.
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