MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,744 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal rubber worn
Clutch pedal helper spring broken
Door steps corroded close to seatbelt anchorage prescribed areas
Front and rear axles have different size tyres
Front subframe rear mounting areas corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front flexable brake hose close to excessively deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside inner drive shaft gaiter split
Offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Poor reserve travel to park brake lever
Rear exhaust hanger repaired with hose clip
Rear roadsprings corroded
Rear spring top mounting areas corroded
Rear valance corroded
Steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded
Tow bar mounting areas corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pedal rubber worn
Clutch pedal helper spring broken
Door steps corroded close to seatbelt anchorage prescribed areas
Front and rear axles have different size tyres
Front subframe rear mounting areas corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front flexable brake hose close to excessively deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside inner drive shaft gaiter split
Offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
Oil leak
Poor reserve travel to park brake lever
Rear exhaust hanger repaired with hose clip
Rear roadsprings corroded
Rear spring top mounting areas corroded
Rear valance corroded
Steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded
Tow bar mounting areas corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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S472 JPY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 S472 JPY, 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 S472 JPY registered?
S472 JPY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S472 JPY safe to buy?
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