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S440 VWE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,544 mi
Last recorded99,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 VWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,544 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 99,539 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2018 97,213 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides body out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner arch to cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides body out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads worn thin inside (3.5.1i)

inner rack joints slight play within

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides and slight travel (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,072 miles

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

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

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

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all inner and outer sills and chassis rails corroded

n/s front cv boot perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,512 miles

all chassis rails corroded

front and rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint o/s cvbooy perished

Fail 2 Sep 2016 92,511 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 outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all chassis rails corroded

front and rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

slight play in o/s bottom ball joint o/s cvbooy perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,165 miles

bonnet catch faulty

all chassis rails and inner sills corroded

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

exaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

all chassis rails and inner sills corroded

bonnet catch faulty

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

exaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,730 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,688 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,322 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,863 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

doors corroded

inner and outersills corroded

o/s n/s innerand outer sills corroded

rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes corroded

doors corroded

inner and outersills corroded

o/s n/s innerand outer sills corroded

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,340 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 59,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all rear chassis rail sccorroded

exaust heat shield insecure

o/s n/s front brake flexis perished

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/sn/sinnersills corroded

screen scored

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,479 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes andbrake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,683 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,767 miles

brake pipes throughout vehicle need brake pipes cleaning and greasing

dry and rusty throughout the vehciles chassi,body and fuel pipes need cleaning and wax oiling

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,092 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,092 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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S440 VWE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S440 VWE, 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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S440 VWE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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