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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass128,946 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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.
  8. 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)
  9. 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%)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass96,989 miles (+95)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    596300353037
    • NoteOil leak
  15. 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
  16. Pass86,688 miles (+123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    975090462017
    • NoteBoth sills rusted
  17. 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
  18. Pass75,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    206898041017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass63,168 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    421696050092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,138 miles
    Test number
    304221599023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass29,217 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,217 miles
    Test number
    682500886038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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