MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all 4 discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all 4 discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S435 GKS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 S435 GKS, 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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S435 GKS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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