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S43 UBE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,797 mi
Last recorded81,797 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 UBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,797 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 81,789 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 81,723 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2023 81,715 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Full length of inner and outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision FULL LENGTH OF INNER AND OUTER SIL (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,678 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 81,668 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,068 miles

Both front inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear shocker casings deteriorated

General underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2019 81,058 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear shocker casings deteriorated

General underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,195 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 24 Jan 2018 80,190 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,284 miles

o/s rear lens cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s front (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,772 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 77,768 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s rear (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,438 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,438 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,910 miles

Both rear discs corroded inner surfaces.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear discs corroded inner surfaces.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,816 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,848 miles

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

nearside front track arm slight play

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

offside front track arm slight play

offside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2012 68,848 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front track arm slight play

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

offside front track arm slight play

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front inner driveshaft boots badly split

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2011 67,054 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front inner driveshaft boots badly split

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,081 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 60,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,317 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 52,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,061 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 49,042 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 41,558 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 41,314 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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S43 UBE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S43 UBE, 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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S43 UBE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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