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S308 CPD

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

240,418 mi
Last recorded240,418 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 CPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 240,418 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 240,410 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 238,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 234,693 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 231,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 228,212 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 219,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated lower joint has slight movement (2.2.2 (c))

both headlight have slight condensation

Pass 18 May 2018 214,580 miles

both inner and outer sills getting rusty

chip in screen

n/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

rear shock casings rusty

rear spring mounts getting rusty

rear springs rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 22 May 2017 209,004 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 208,990 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front headlight damp inside

both rear suspension mounts rusty

front and rear springs rusty

rear brake discs pitted and pads needed in about 3-4000 miles

rear shock casings rusty

slight free play in column

Pass 5 Jan 2016 201,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 201,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 192,710 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 192,710 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 182,734 miles

nearside and offside headlamps wet inside glass lens

Pass 26 Jan 2013 170,276 miles

both front brake pipes getting rusty

both front headlights wet inside but beam ok

both front wiper blades split at ends

rear springs getting rusty

slight freeplay in rack

Fail 25 Jan 2013 170,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 165,146 miles

All rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Both front tyres perished

Both headlamps damp

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 160,457 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 159,663 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps have condensation

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 156,329 miles

front & rear brake pads low

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades split

o/s/f iner driveshaft boot split

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2009 155,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front & rear brake pads low

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades split

o/s/f & n/s/f anti-roll bar link bottom ball joint boot split

o/s/f iner driveshaft boot split

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2008 141,098 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 125,417 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 106,511 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 106,465 miles

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

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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S308 CPD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 S308 CPD, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S308 CPD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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