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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S789 OECMOT history

S789 OEC is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
127,747 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 OEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 OEC was last recorded at 127,747 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,744 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,747 miles
  • 2024 – 121,946 miles
  • 2023 – 109,778 miles
  • 2022 – 100,443 miles
  • 2021 – 84,550 miles
  • 2020 – 79,346 miles
  • 2019 – 73,626 miles
  • 2018 – 68,016 miles
  • 2017 – 61,491 miles
  • 2016 – 60,808 miles
  • 2015 – 59,724 miles
  • 2014 – 55,891 miles
  • 2013 – 52,225 miles
  • 2012 – 48,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,747 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • (WET CONDITION)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,747 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,747 miles
    Test number
    744433086119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail127,744 miles (+5,798)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,744 miles
    Test number
    200454911743
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt splitt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt splitt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass121,946 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,946 miles
    Test number
    841269203836
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Fail121,932 miles (+12,154)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,932 miles
    Test number
    204250508431
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,778 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,778 miles
    Test number
    204147226062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail109,761 miles (+9,318)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,761 miles
    Test number
    986788472517
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass100,443 miles (+26)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,443 miles
    Test number
    594527283656
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • Advisory(WET CONDITION)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  8. Fail100,417 miles (+15,867)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    909601595938
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • Advisory(WET CONDITION)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  9. Pass84,550 miles (+5,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    572624237570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,346 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    962881031095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,321 miles (+5,695)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    925320417346
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass73,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,626 miles
    Test number
    521803372009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail73,626 miles (+5,610)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,626 miles
    Test number
    439494707571
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass68,016 miles (+6,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    581786332542
    • AdvisoryN/s front inner and outer cv boots poor condition

  15. Pass61,491 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    715308510299
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  16. Fail61,486 miles (+678)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,486 miles
    Test number
    575498189150
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  17. Pass60,808 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    831863415016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,804 miles (+1,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,804 miles
    Test number
    324179005625
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass59,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    195259145470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,724 miles (+3,833)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    509708445022
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass55,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    368519964096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,891 miles (+3,666)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    318629664074
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass52,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    556145363086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,225 miles (+3,933)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    986731263023
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass48,292 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,292 miles
    Test number
    346695172074
    • NoteNearside head light lens chipped
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt,slight signs of wear

Questions about S789 OEC

Does S789 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 OEC expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 OEC?
The MOT on S789 OEC expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 OEC done?
S789 OEC was recorded at 127,747 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 6,105 miles a year.
Has S789 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 OEC has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S789 OEC 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 S789 OEC find?
S789 OEC passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack, and 2 more.

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