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S48 CTO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,939 mi
Last recorded116,939 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 CTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 116,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 114,788 miles

Electrical wiring insecure wiring underneath near tank. (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill repairs. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted and touching shock absorber.

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 114,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective will not lock securely. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure wiring underneath near tank. (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sill repairs. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted and touching shock absorber.

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2023 112,100 miles

corrosion evident underside

Fail 26 May 2023 112,071 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion evident underside

Pass 10 May 2022 109,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 101,266 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,675 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,399 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,399 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,345 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 80,332 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre puntured

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,500 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 77,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,714 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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S48 CTO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S48 CTO, 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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S48 CTO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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