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S383 KRF

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,487 mi
Last recorded186,487 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 KRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 186,487 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 186,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 180,194 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are corroded on the edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 173,173 miles

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

nearside headlamp is damp and pattern is weak

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside inner sills are corroded at the rear

Fail 8 Feb 2010 173,167 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp is damp and pattern is weak

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside inner sills are corroded at the rear

Pass 16 Feb 2009 168,725 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

damp in nearside headlamp unit

front brake discs are corroded on the edges

Fail 16 Feb 2009 168,725 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs are corroded on the edges

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

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

chassis corroded

damp in nearside headlamp unit

Pass 13 Mar 2008 163,765 miles

chassis corroded

nearside headlamp cloudy

nearside outer cv boot is starting to split

offside and nearside rear tyre edges worn low

offside front tyre inner edge worn low and uneven

offside rear brake hose touching rear arm

slight steering rack play

Pass 23 Mar 2007 157,249 miles

chips in windscrteen, no interior mirror fitted

nearside headlamp lens damp

nearside outer cv boot leaking grease

nearside rear lamp unit marked

offside rear brake hose touching / marked

offside rear tyre wear uneven, going out of shape

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis

slight front brake judder

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Mar 2007 157,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

chips in screen, no interior mirror

nearside headlamp lens damp

nearside outer cv boot leaking

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside rear brake hose touching / marked

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly, going out of shape

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis

slight front brake judder

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Mar 2006 151,272 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 151,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust joint is corroded

nearside rear tyre tread is feathered

offside inner driveshaft joint boot is split

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

slight nearside front brake judder

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

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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S383 KRF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S383 KRF, 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 S383 KRF registered?

S383 KRF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S383 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S383 KRF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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