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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S745 VARMOT history

S745 VAR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 13 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2023
Mileage
122,851 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 VAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 VAR was last recorded at 122,851 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,849 miles · 14 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,851 miles
  • 2017 – 122,553 miles
  • 2016 – 119,026 miles
  • 2015 – 118,198 miles
  • 2014 – 115,350 miles
  • 2013 – 114,619 miles
  • 2012 – 109,990 miles
  • 2011 – 103,832 miles
  • 2010 – 97,388 miles
  • 2009 – 91,667 miles
  • 2008 – 89,516 miles
  • 2007 – 87,462 miles
  • 2006 – 85,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,851 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,851 miles
    Test number
    712635824291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,849 miles (+296)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,849 miles
    Test number
    244190776703
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,553 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,553 miles
    Test number
    881712532898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,026 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    205003790400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,198 miles
    Test number
    297192025212
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  6. Fail118,198 miles (+2,848)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,198 miles
    Test number
    675322225206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass115,350 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,350 miles
    Test number
    357094914211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,619 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,619 miles
    Test number
    829206883101
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Fail114,088 miles (+4,098)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    288018873489
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  10. Pass109,990 miles (+17)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,990 miles
    Test number
    706038282138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front doors and rear side doors have slight corrosion at the bottom
    • NoteN/s/f steering rack boot covered in oil
    • NoteO/s/f bumper damaged and insecure
    • NoteO/s/r brake has a slight bind
    • NoteRear chasis legs and surounding area starting corrode slighly
    • NoteUnable to get in from boot due to bike fixings, used side door

  11. Fail109,973 miles (+6,141)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    949765782140
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f steering rack boot covered in oil
    • NoteO/s/f bumper damaged and insecure
    • NoteRear chasis legs and surounding area starting corrode slighly
    • NoteUnable to get in from boot due to bike fixings, used side door

  12. Pass103,832 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,832 miles
    Test number
    525855461164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  13. Fail103,815 miles (+6,427)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    805069651158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  14. Pass97,388 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,388 miles
    Test number
    991533150149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,357 miles (+5,690)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    444371050141
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass91,667 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    252751339487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,516 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    821341468111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,462 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    950574937104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,444 miles
    Test number
    861731456155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,444 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,444 miles
    Test number
    154841256152
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about S745 VAR

Does S745 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S745 VAR expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S745 VAR?
The MOT on S745 VAR expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S745 VAR done?
S745 VAR was recorded at 122,851 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022, an average of 2,351 miles a year.
Has S745 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 VAR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S745 VAR 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 S745 VAR find?
S745 VAR passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; offside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; offside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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