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S220 AMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,301 mi
Last recorded199,301 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 AMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 199,301 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front moisture in headlamp

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

Offside Rear flexi brake hose routing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sill front to rear

corrosion to rear cross member

general corrosion to all body work

security of heat shield

wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 17 Sep 2026 199,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front moisture in headlamp

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear flexi brake hose routing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sill front to rear

corrosion to rear cross member

general corrosion to all body work

security of heat shield

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 18 Sep 2025 191,351 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2024 184,201 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear to load valve x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2023 176,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside steering rack inner joint

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to all body work

Pass 27 Sep 2022 168,540 miles

wear nearside front anti roll bar link arm BORDERLINE

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

wear offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2021 159,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside condition of mirror

Offside Front track rod slight play

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2020 150,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 145,188 miles

nsf door mirror is cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2019 145,182 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

nsf door mirror is cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

nsf door mirror cracked

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 141,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

nsf door mirror cracked

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2017 136,430 miles

screen chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2016 133,771 miles

screen chipped

Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,149 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 127,723 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 125,637 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

accelerator pedal missing

corrosion to prescribed areas

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front inner body corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 125,627 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

accelerator pedal missing

corrosion to prescribed areas

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front inner body corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,850 miles

Fan belt cracking.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 114,850 miles

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

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

Fan belt cracking.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,976 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 104,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 992,373 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 99,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 91,980 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 91,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,951 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 89,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

O/s/inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,538 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

O/s/inner cv gaiter split

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,647 miles

Both front flexy brake pipes starting to perish

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/inner cv gaiter split

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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S220 AMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S220 AMV, 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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S220 AMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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