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S219 EAE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,993 mi
Last recorded68,993 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,993 miles

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

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills and arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills ad arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody corrosion and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 68,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Heavy Blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Both Rear (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire From Spill Pipes? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Discs Heavy Surface Corrosion

Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Splitting

Heavy Corrosion: N/S/R Inner Sill, O/S/R Inner Sill, Rear Chassis Legs, Front Chassis Legs, Rear Cross Member, Rear Top Spring Mounts

O/S/R Brake Pipe Corroded

Power Steering Pipe Chaffing on O/S/F Drive Shaft Bearing Housing

Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor To Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,853 miles

minor blow on front pipe flexi

n/s/f drop link boots badly perished

o/s/f inner sill heavily corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

pinhole in n/s/f/o cv boot

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,612 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 65,609 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability mounting and bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,430 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mount missing but supported

Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,263 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Fail 6 Sep 2017 61,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bolt loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,982 miles

engine too clean to trigger diesel smoke testing machine

Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

engine too clean to trigger diesel smoke testing machine

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,168 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,955 miles

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

corrosion located on vehicle suspension and metal brake pipes.

slight play detected within n/s/f steering arm.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 53,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

corrosion located on vehicle suspension and metal brake pipes.

slight play detected within n/s/f steering arm.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,956 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,603 miles

nearside front inner c.v boot split

offside front inner c.v boot split

Fail 19 Aug 2011 47,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner c.v boot split

offside front inner c.v boot split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 43,236 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 43,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,056 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,265 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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S219 EAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 S219 EAE, 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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S219 EAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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