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S376 FEC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

100,402 mi
Last recorded100,402 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS376 FEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,402 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 100,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,500 miles

OS HEADLAMP + OSR LENS CRACKED

Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

OS HEADLAMP + OSR LENS CRACKED

Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake lever has alot of travel

o/s/f headlamp glass damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,908 miles

hand brake lever has alot of travel

o/s/f headlamp glass damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS BROKEN PROBABLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 82,670 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f headlamp cracked

side loading door o/s unable to open from outside

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 62,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S376 FEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S376 FEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S376 FEC registered?

S376 FEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S376 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S376 FEC shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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