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S319 ORN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS319 ORN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,260 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pipes going to o/s/f and n/s/f flexy hoses have corrosion

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 23 Jul 2015 95,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pipes going to o/s/f and n/s/f flexy hoses have corrosion

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 27 May 2015 95,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all brake discs have corrosion

brake pipes going to o/s/f and n/s/f flexy hoses have corrosion

no front passenger seat fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2013 95,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 95,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 88,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,356 miles

advise both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

advise offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 80,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 76,967 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 74,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 69,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 69,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,358 miles

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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S319 ORN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S319 ORN, 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 S319 ORN registered?

S319 ORN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S319 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S319 ORN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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