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S194 TWJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,188 mi
Last recorded145,188 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 TWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 145,188 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 145,188 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 144,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 140,323 miles

under floor body dry with surface rust

Pass 12 Jun 2015 135,965 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 135,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 128,511 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 128,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,347 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 102,320 miles

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

silght wear n/s steering rack arm

Fail 4 Jul 2012 102,227 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

silght wear n/s steering rack arm

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,777 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,947 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,049 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 83,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 76,300 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 76,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S194 TWJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S194 TWJ, 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 S194 TWJ registered?

S194 TWJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S194 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S194 TWJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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