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S149 AEE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,192 mi
Last recorded194,192 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 AEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 194,192 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 194,192 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 178,372 miles

Both front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split.

Both front tyre's wearing and worn bold on inner edge outside 3/4 thread patteren.

Both rear shocker dust top cover missing

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

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

Driver door mirror slightly insecure.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 165,166 miles

offside outer sill very heavily corroded

offside rear light lense cracked

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 24 Jul 2010 165,166 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside outer sill very heavily corroded

offside rear light lense cracked

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 20 Jul 2009 155,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 150,578 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 150,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 145,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 140,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 135,395 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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S149 AEE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S149 AEE, 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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S149 AEE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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