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S30 ANE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,135 mi
Last recorded126,135 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 ANE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 126,135 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

O/S INNER CV JOINT GAITOR SPLIT

SLIGHT BINDING TO N/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKE

SOME CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER SILLS

SOME CORROSION TO O/S FRONT WING

Fail 5 Aug 2011 126,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

O/S INNER CV JOINT GAITOR SPLIT

SLIGHT BINDING TO N/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKE

SOME CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER SILLS

SOME CORROSION TO O/S FRONT WING

Pass 2 Jun 2010 124,505 miles

ALL TYRES SIDE WALLS PERISHED

FRONT ARCHES CORRODED AND GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDER SIE AND CHASSIS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 25 May 2010 124,505 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ALL TYRES SIDE WALLS PERISHED

FRONT ARCHES CORRODED AND GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDER SIE AND CHASSIS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 123,812 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 123,812 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 117,805 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 117,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 110,195 miles

centre exhaust rusty †n/s front brake hose perished

Fail 26 Apr 2006 110,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust rusty †n/s front brake hose perished †front brake pads low on n/s

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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S30 ANE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S30 ANE, 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 S30 ANE registered?

S30 ANE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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