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S325 LPO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,722 mi
Last recorded118,722 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 118,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

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

generally corrodoed underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,773 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,014 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 110,013 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust heat sheald insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 105,519 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 95,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 95,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 85,698 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner cv boots leaking

rear plate slightly loose

Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,893 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 77,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

ADVISE REPACE FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,773 miles

FUEL PIPE CONNECTION FROM TANK DAMP

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

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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S325 LPO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S325 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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What year was S325 LPO registered?

S325 LPO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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