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S395 OAL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,043 mi
Last recorded53,043 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 53,043 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s & n/s have damp on inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light displayed

Fail 20 Jan 2026 53,043 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s & n/s have damp on inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light displayed

Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,762 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint badly made (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp units have damp in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning displayed

Fail 15 Jan 2025 51,762 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint badly made (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp units have damp in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning displayed

Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,668 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both h/lamps have water ingression (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 49,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both h/lamps have water ingression (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 46,988 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of water both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replace asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s cracking replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,828 miles

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 44,828 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,787 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s & n/s damp in lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,992 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both o/s & n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both h/lamps have some moister in (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,390 miles

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

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 38,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perished/cracking outer walls (o/s/f bad)

foot brake efficiency only just met ( see printout)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 35,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perished/cracking outer walls (o/s/f bad)

foot brake efficiency only just met ( see printout)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,585 miles

all 4 tyres cracking dated from 2005-2009

Fail 10 Jan 2017 33,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking dated from 2005-2009

Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,874 miles

BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (REAR DISC /PADS??)

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

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRES BROKEN

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,495 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,159 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,396 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,468 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 23,467 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,880 miles

n/s mirrow loose

Pass 10 May 2010 20,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 19,945 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,595 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,587 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 16,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,194 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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S395 OAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 S395 OAL, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S395 OAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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