
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc
S741 FSGMOT history
S741 FSG is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 128,946 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S741 FSG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Vito
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S741 FSG was last recorded at 128,946 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,944 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 128,946 miles
- 2023 – 126,753 miles
- 2021 – 126,706 miles
- 2019 – 125,164 miles
- 2017 – 125,102 miles
- 2016 – 121,113 miles
- 2015 – 113,177 miles
- 2014 – 104,898 miles
- 2013 – 96,989 miles
- 2012 – 86,688 miles
- 2011 – 75,315 miles
- 2010 – 63,168 miles
- 2009 – 53,138 miles
- 2008 – 43,281 miles
- 2007 – 32,990 miles
- 2006 – 29,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,946 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 128,946 miles
- Test number
- 440992194486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,944 miles (+2,191)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,944 miles
- Test number
- 465926181552
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass126,753 miles (+47)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 126,753 miles
- Test number
- 831304093571
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,706 miles (+1,542)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 126,706 miles
- Test number
- 814824969333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
Pass125,164 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,164 miles
- Test number
- 432643641762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily under-sealed
Fail125,161 miles (+59)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,161 miles
- Test number
- 710135352995
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail125,102 miles (+3,989)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,102 miles
- Test number
- 532509535485
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/c and n/s/c outriggers holed (6.1.B.2)
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f and n/s/f out riggers holed (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePassenger's seat insecure retained by temporary fixing/ratchet strap (6.2.A.1)
- FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs holed inner wing and Underside also holed. (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySlight roughness rotating both front wheels.
Pass121,113 miles (+55)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 121,113 miles
- Test number
- 737775899750
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail121,058 miles (+7,881)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,058 miles
- Test number
- 660657836164
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryHand-brake just passed test o/s poor (18%)
Pass113,177 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 113,177 miles
- Test number
- 556059745051
- AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front inner wings corroded
Fail113,175 miles (+8,277)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,175 miles
- Test number
- 128857445046
- FailureFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBoth front inner wings corroded
Pass104,898 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 104,898 miles
- Test number
- 169321854010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnderneath of vehicle rusted
Fail104,898 miles (+7,909)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,898 miles
- Test number
- 158110754419
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnderneath of vehicle rusted
Pass96,989 miles (+95)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 96,989 miles
- Test number
- 596300353037
- NoteOil leak
Fail96,894 miles (+10,206)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,894 miles
- Test number
- 376565043072
- FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass86,688 miles (+123)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 86,688 miles
- Test number
- 975090462017
- NoteBoth sills rusted
Fail86,565 miles (+11,250)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,565 miles
- Test number
- 998248652014
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth sills rusted
Pass75,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 75,315 miles
- Test number
- 206898041017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,315 miles (+12,147)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,315 miles
- Test number
- 169897041405
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass63,168 miles (+10,030)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 63,168 miles
- Test number
- 421696050092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,138 miles
- Test number
- 304221599023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,138 miles (+9,857)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,138 miles
- Test number
- 801830899088
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear tyre walls badly cracked
- NotePlay in off side steering rack ball end
- NoteRear brake discs rusty
Pass43,281 miles (+10,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 43,281 miles
- Test number
- 903258088092
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,990 miles (+3,773)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 32,990 miles
- Test number
- 252009167073
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass29,217 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 29,217 miles
- Test number
- 682500886038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,214 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,214 miles
- Test number
- 510079776046
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S741 FSG
- Does S741 FSG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S741 FSG expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S741 FSG?
- The MOT on S741 FSG expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S741 FSG done?
- S741 FSG was recorded at 128,946 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 5,318 miles a year.
- Has S741 FSG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S741 FSG has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S741 FSG 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 S741 FSG find?
- S741 FSG passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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