MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight knock steering column
Accelorator pedal missing
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S-O/S inner cv boots split
N/S/F Body damage
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Accelorator pedal missing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
N/S-O/S inner cv boots split
N/S/F Body damage
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Corrosion to rear suspension components and floor pans.
Engine oil and filter change over due/required.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside inner C/V gaiters split.
advice n/s/f and o/s/f inner c v gaiter split
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s seat belt buckle surround broken
parking brake has a very long travel .only one click left.
some front service brake judder
some rear service brake judder
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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S402 VWB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S402 VWB, 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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S402 VWB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 1998.
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