MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,350 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bonnet latch / slam panel corroded
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter split/worn
off side headlamp glass lens chipped
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bonnet latch / slam panel corroded
both wiper blade rubbers ends split
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter split/worn
off side headlamp glass lens chipped
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter [small end ] split/joint worn????
off side rear indicator lamp lens repair???
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter [small end ] split/joint worn????
off side rear indicator lamp lens repair???
Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both sides rear shock absorbers top sleeves corroded
near side screen area slightly scratch marks
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter worn/split
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides rear shock absorbers top sleeves corroded
near side screen area slightly scratch marks
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter worn/split
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
coolant expansion tank leaks/ possible seam/ anti-freeze???
off side front headlamp unit glass lens chipped/slightly damp inside ??
off side rear indicator lamp lens repair??
poor starting/cranks unable too pick up/ then runs rough/fuel/air leak possible???
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant expansion tank leaks/ possible seam/ anti-freeze???
engine oil level low/service????
off side front headlamp unit glass lens chipped/slightly damp inside ??
off side rear indicator lamp lens repair??
poor starting/cranks unable too pick up/ then runs rough/fuel/air leak possible???
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S288 CMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S288 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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S288 CMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 1998.
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