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S189 GTM

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,014 mi
Last recorded165,014 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 GTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 165,014 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 156,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 156,565 miles

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

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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 146,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 136,083 miles

brake pipes corroding

front discs worn

front tyres getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

slight play in front wheels

Fail 25 Aug 2010 136,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

slight play in front wheels

brake pipes corroding

front discs worn

front tyres getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2009 121,419 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner cv boot split

rear brake pipes corroding

rear discs worn and corroded

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 29 Aug 2009 121,418 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner cv boot split

rear brake pipes corroding

rear discs worn and corroded

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,393 miles

both front inner cv boots split

front discs worn +scored

n/s/r tyre worn on innner edge

o/s f +n/s/f anti roll barrubbers split

rear discs worn

rear pads low

windsreenchipped

Pass 16 Aug 2007 84,520 miles

BOTH INNER C.V.BOOTS SPLIT

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

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

SUSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS

Fail 15 Aug 2007 84,520 miles

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

Both inner c.v.boots split

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

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

suspect engine mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 49,363 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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S189 GTM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S189 GTM, 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 S189 GTM registered?

S189 GTM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S189 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S189 GTM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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