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S132 TYC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,830 mi
Last recorded159,830 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 159,830 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 159,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,469 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2014 147,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear cross member

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,553 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 136,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 145,569 miles

slight corrsion underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2012 145,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrsion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2010 140,007 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 140,007 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 134,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Fail 23 Dec 2009 134,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Pass 17 Dec 2008 127,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 102,614 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

vehicle has sustained damage to near side sill and door

Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,813 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,783 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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S132 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S132 TYC, 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 S132 TYC registered?

S132 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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