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S324 LPO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,261 mi
Last recorded101,261 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS324 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2022 101,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE UNDER LAMBDA SENSOR (6.1.2 (a))

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

GAS FUEL TANK CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,701 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,198 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 91,196 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,147 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

fr wipers starting to split

o/s inner cv gaitor

o/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

fr wipers starting to split

o/s inner cv gaitor

o/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2014 89,728 miles

handbrake travel on the limit

wiper rubbers worn

Fail 11 Dec 2014 89,728 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake travel on the limit

wiper rubbers worn

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,231 miles

damage to bodywork

some centre wheel caps missing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,231 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to bodywork

handbrake travel on the limit

some centre wheel caps missing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,507 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside outer sill,front bumper and offside rear bumper

front brake discs worn(mainly nearside inner surface)

nearside rear and offside front wheel centre caps missing

repairs effected to nearside mirror

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,884 miles

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

child seat nearside rear(seat belt unexamined)

damage to nearside mirror

damage to nearside outer sill

front discs worn(condition of pads unknown)

handbrake lever side movement making lever very close to seat

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm

noise from rear brakes?

Fail 20 Dec 2011 72,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

child seat nearside rear(seat belt unexamined)

damage to nearside mirror

damage to nearside outer sill

front discs worn(condition of pads unknown)

handbrake lever side movement making lever very close to seat

handbrake travel on the limit,advise attention asap

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm

noise from rear brakes?

radiator warning level light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,212 miles

child seat at near side rear,seat belt unexamined

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside inner cv boot split,offside inner cv boot perished

wear on front brake discs

wiper rubbers split and starting to smear,advise renewing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,155 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,538 miles

difficulty passing emissions

engine missfire

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,297 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,994 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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S324 LPO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S324 LPO, 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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S324 LPO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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