MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,724 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
advise near side front jacking point rusty
advise nearside rear tyre side walls perished
advise play in rack ends
advise surface rust to under body
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel pipes corroded
metal brake pipes corroded
oil leak
slight play in off side steering rack end
under body rusty
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
fuel pipes corroded
metal brake pipes corroded
oil leak
slight play in off side rack end
under body rusty
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S449 GKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 S449 GKO, 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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What year was S449 GKO registered?
S449 GKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S449 GKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S449 GKO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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