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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

S8 BABMOT history

S8 BAB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 192,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S8 BAB silver Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
192,204 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 BAB was last recorded at 192,204 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,502 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,702 miles
Average per year
7,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,204 miles
  • 2025 – 190,502 miles
  • 2024 – 186,693 miles
  • 2023 – 186,682 miles
  • 2022 – 180,928 miles
  • 2021 – 176,907 miles
  • 2020 – 172,058 miles
  • 2019 – 168,307 miles
  • 2018 – 166,092 miles
  • 2017 – 163,435 miles
  • 2016 – 157,437 miles
  • 2015 – 152,159 miles
  • 2014 – 145,413 miles
  • 2013 – 130,743 miles
  • 2012 – 112,054 miles
  • 2011 – 93,462 miles
  • 2010 – 73,411 miles
  • 2009 – 56,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail192,204 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Injector leak (not visible) - excessive fumes in engine bay

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Excessive corrosion on nearside rear outer wheelarch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail192,204 miles (+1,702)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,204 miles
    Test number
    944191457011
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,502 miles (+19)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,502 miles
    Test number
    945194408435
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail190,483 miles (+358)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,483 miles
    Test number
    628483816521
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion on nearside rear outer wheelarch
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer jacking point box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector leak (not visible) - excessive fumes in engine bay

  4. Fail190,125 miles (+3,432)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,125 miles
    Test number
    282894486481
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion on nearside rear outer wheelarch
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer jacking point box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector leak (not visible) - excessive fumes in engine bay

  5. Pass186,693 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    186,693 miles
    Test number
    257322828135
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight beam image poor - lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oi leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector leak (not visible) - excessive fumes in engine bay

  6. Fail186,682 miles (+5,754)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,682 miles
    Test number
    813807519226
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front beam image poor - lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth prop shaft bearing / bushes worn
    • AdvisoryInjector leak (not visible) - excessive fumes in engine bay
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  7. Pass180,928 miles (+4,021)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,928 miles
    Test number
    151281611329
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres heavily perished & cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInjector leak (not visible) - excessive fumes in engine bay
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around front jacking points

  8. Pass176,907 miles (+4,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,907 miles
    Test number
    990306472439
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass172,058 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,058 miles
    Test number
    185830620508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,307 miles (+2,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,307 miles
    Test number
    580864960701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass166,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,092 miles
    Test number
    504092774226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail166,092 miles (+2,657)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,092 miles
    Test number
    367716480877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass163,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    163,435 miles
    Test number
    131143012972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail163,433 miles (+5,996)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,433 miles
    Test number
    427310666555
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass157,437 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    157,437 miles
    Test number
    616002324477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail152,159 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,159 miles
    Test number
    206055355124
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass152,159 miles (+6,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    152,159 miles
    Test number
    489995155171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail145,413 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,413 miles
    Test number
    709198064109
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass145,413 miles (+14,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    145,413 miles
    Test number
    859288164128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass130,743 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,743 miles
    Test number
    469349223136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,657 miles (+18,603)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    119302723178
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass112,054 miles (+18,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    607722332150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,462 miles (+20,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    397763731185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass73,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,411 miles
    Test number
    291757310117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,411 miles (+17,195)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,411 miles
    Test number
    233137610460
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass56,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,216 miles
    Test number
    713407419194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BAB

Does S8 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 BAB expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 BAB?
The MOT on S8 BAB expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 BAB done?
S8 BAB was recorded at 192,204 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,848 miles a year.
Has S8 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BAB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 BAB 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 S8 BAB find?
S8 BAB failed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear position lamp not working; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 8 more.

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