CarVerify

Free Car Check

S299 FRR

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

188,356 mi
Last recorded188,356 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 FRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2013 188,356 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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 not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level on minimum

centre and front exhaust hangers rusted through

chassis plate not found, but used stamped chassis number in cab floor which is only just legible

corrosion in both front inner arches and both sills

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 177,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exterior body work poor condition

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake pad warning wire broken

nearside side door handle missing but can open from inside

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

steering lock does not lock when key removed

Fail 7 Jun 2012 177,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exterior body work poor condition

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake pad warning wire broken

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded

steering lock does not lock when key removed

Fail 10 Dec 2011 177,572 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Advise engine has diesel knock

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise reverse light not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 170,277 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on n/s front brake pipes

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

stone chip in o/s headlight lens

Fail 8 Dec 2010 170,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on n/s front brake pipes

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

stone chip in o/s headlight lens

Pass 16 Dec 2009 158,396 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2009 158,288 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2008 146,112 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion and wear on brake discs

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2008 146,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion and wear on brake discs

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2007 133,003 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear shocker covers insicure

Fail 28 Nov 2007 133,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear shocker covers insicure

Pass 23 Nov 2006 122,306 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 122,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses perishing

both sides front lower ball joint dust covers split

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cut

stone chips in windscrean

Pass 1 Dec 2005 113,237 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 113,198 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in tyre

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S299 FRR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S299 FRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S299 FRR?

You can check the full history of S299 FRR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S299 FRR registered?

S299 FRR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S299 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S299 FRR shows 16 tests with a 43.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S299 FRR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S299 FRR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.