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S276 CMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 CMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,914 miles

Coolant leak hose to resevoir ()

front bumper o/s corner adrift

rear bumper n/s corner adrift

Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split through to base (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak hose to resevoir ()

front bumper o/s corner adrift

rear bumper n/s corner adrift

Pass 19 May 2020 99,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,020 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 99,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2018 99,012 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not locking (6.1.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

chassis corroded

under sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,588 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockor mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockor mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,984 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 90,263 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 90,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both N/S and O/S rake discs coroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,847 miles

front and rear discs corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 89,847 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 87,864 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 82,535 miles

offside inner c.v boot split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 54,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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S276 CMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S276 CMV, 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 S276 CMV registered?

S276 CMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S276 CMV safe to buy?

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