MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
394,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust heat shild insecure
Exhaust heat shild insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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S469 KJU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S469 KJU, 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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S469 KJU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 1998.
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