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S454 MTF

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,350 mi
Last recorded99,350 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 MTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 99,350 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 99,349 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

All brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition and shoulders worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside front close to limit

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 17 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside front close to limit

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2006 86,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside steering rack has slight play

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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S454 MTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S454 MTF, 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 S454 MTF registered?

S454 MTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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