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S177 LFJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,778 mi
Last recorded103,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 103,778 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

accelerator pedal damaged

brake pedal spongy

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,591 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

play front anti roll bar mounts

rear brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres on limit

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

movement front subframe bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,484 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,401 miles

offside front tyre cracked and damaged

rear lights tinted bet still visible from distance

unable to inspect sills due to body kit fitted

underside coroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 95,401 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked and damaged

rear lights tinted bet still visible from distance

unable to inspect sills due to body kit fitted

underside coroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 95,302 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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre cracked

unable to fully inspect sills due to body kit

underside coroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,984 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear light units cracked

both rear tyres VERY badly perished

nearside side repeater dimmer than offside

offside front door handle pull deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

parking brake efficiency minimium limit only just met it appears the parking brake requires attention

unable to inspect sills due to sideskirts fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2013 92,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear light units cracked

both rear tyres VERY badly perished

nearside side repeater dimmer than offside

offside front door handle pull deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

parking brake efficiency minimium limit only just met it appears the parking brake requires attention

unable to inspect sills due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 91,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,991 miles

Corrosion of underside

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Strong advise: Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Corrosion of underside

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Strong advise: Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 26 May 2010 85,883 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 May 2009 78,583 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiuper blade split

n/s/f roll bar link boot split

n/s/r damper outer cover broken

Fail 22 May 2009 78,411 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both outer sills corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiuper blade split

n/s/f roll bar link boot split

n/s/r damper outer cover broken

Fail 28 May 2008 73,273 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKING

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 73,273 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKING

Pass 18 May 2007 67,902 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 67,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 63,281 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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S177 LFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S177 LFJ, 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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S177 LFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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