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S101 KSS

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 107,381 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Aug 2008 107,381 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Aug 2007 103,403 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 103,401 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 103,399 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT BOOT [INNER] SPLIT

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,112 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 93,024 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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S101 KSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S101 KSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S101 KSS registered?

S101 KSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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