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S169 SHB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,363 mi
Last recorded82,363 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 SHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,363 miles

Brake inadequately mounted both rear brake back plates and hand brake shoes (1.1.21 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills by rear suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension components corrosion

all rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 82,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sills corroded

front exhaust corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,362 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 82,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,354 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,661 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,829 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,752 miles

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

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

unable to inspect brake pipes over the top of fuel tank

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,568 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,907 miles

cover missing from steering rack

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,393 miles

advise o/s rear inner pad

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,080 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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S169 SHB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S169 SHB, 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 S169 SHB registered?

S169 SHB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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