MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front driveshaft inner gaitors split
nearside headlamp aim has no kick
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front driveshafts inner gaitors split
front metal brake pipes covered in grease
nearside headlamp aim has no kick
rear brake pads low
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front driveshafts inner gaitors split
front metal brake pipes covered in grease
nearside headlamp aim has no kick
rear brake pads low
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S188 SDX 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 S188 SDX, 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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How do I check the history of S188 SDX?
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What year was S188 SDX registered?
S188 SDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 1998.
Is S188 SDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S188 SDX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S188 SDX have outstanding finance?
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