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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

S8 MHKMOT history

S8 MHK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 16 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 194,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S8 MHK silver Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Vito, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
194,429 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MHK was last recorded at 194,429 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,386 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
11,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,429 miles
  • 2024 – 182,516 miles
  • 2023 – 171,960 miles
  • 2022 – 160,921 miles
  • 2021 – 148,611 miles
  • 2020 – 135,434 miles
  • 2019 – 127,823 miles
  • 2018 – 120,416 miles
  • 2017 – 111,500 miles
  • 2016 – 103,978 miles
  • 2015 – 94,714 miles
  • 2014 – 80,618 miles
  • 2013 – 66,215 miles
  • 2012 – 46,130 miles
  • 2011 – 34,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,429 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Lower chassis corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side jacking points corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,429 miles (+43)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    194,429 miles
    Test number
    259223599158
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail194,386 miles (+11,870)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,386 miles
    Test number
    143489105782
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass182,516 miles (+10,556)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,516 miles
    Test number
    981759901876
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront both front headlight lance slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in the rack

  4. Pass171,960 miles (+11,039)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,960 miles
    Test number
    632064160185
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront both front headlight slight deteriorated lance
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from top (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass160,921 miles (+12,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,921 miles
    Test number
    585841009187
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower chassis surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both side inner sill and jack point corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass148,611 miles (+395)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    327195898147
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Fail148,216 miles (+12,782)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,216 miles
    Test number
    280326066562
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Pass135,434 miles (+7,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,434 miles
    Test number
    849972653162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower part of chassis corrosion and slight corrosion near side as well.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass127,823 miles (+7,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,823 miles
    Test number
    370253521068
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Diff oil leak

  10. Pass120,416 miles (+8,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,416 miles
    Test number
    788073008544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Driveshaft oil seal slight leak.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,500 miles (+7,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,500 miles
    Test number
    684330691143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Oil leak diff seal
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass103,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,978 miles
    Test number
    945137053115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,975 miles (+9,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,975 miles
    Test number
    718176183248
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 101W (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass94,714 miles (+14,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    230094054573
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass80,618 miles (+14,403)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,618 miles
    Test number
    696394784282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,215 miles (+20,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    196948483228
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass46,130 miles (+11,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,130 miles
    Test number
    338949062439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    929336561286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 MHK

Does S8 MHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MHK is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 MHK?
The MOT on S8 MHK is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 MHK done?
S8 MHK was recorded at 194,429 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 11,299 miles a year.
Has S8 MHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MHK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 MHK 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 MHK find?
S8 MHK passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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