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S373 HOB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 HOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 112,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,909 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,250 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 93,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,745 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 89,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,149 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,347 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 82,347 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,027 miles

Oil leak

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

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

near side offside rear disks worn

Fail 9 Nov 2011 77,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

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

near side offside rear disks worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,334 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 60,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 60,257 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,257 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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S373 HOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S373 HOB, 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 S373 HOB registered?

S373 HOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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