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S465 DSG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2014 95,809 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,866 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 93,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,808 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,791 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,783 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,873 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 84,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 79,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 74,520 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 74,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 66,502 miles

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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S465 DSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S465 DSG, 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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S465 DSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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