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S295 WTU

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,717 mi
Last recorded174,717 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 WTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 174,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when main beam operated (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 173,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 168,348 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 168,343 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 164,170 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 164,170 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 159,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,777 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 152,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 152,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 152,034 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 152,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 146,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 143,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009
Pass 14 Jul 2008 135,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 135,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 131,072 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 131,071 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 124,481 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 124,455 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 117,948 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F INNER C.V BOOTS TORN

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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S295 WTU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S295 WTU, 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 S295 WTU registered?

S295 WTU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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