MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear inner sills corroded but not excessive.
o/s rear flexi has signs of fouling but not at time of test.
slight play in n/s track rod end
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear inner sills corroded but not excessive.
o/s rear flexi has signs of fouling but not at time of test.
slight play in n/s track rod end
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
excess corrosion nearside inner wing panel.
headlamp dipped beam image slightly deteriorated.
nearside mirror insecure.
nearside rear brake pipe corroded.
offside front link arm boots split.
rear brake disc`s pitted inner surface.
rear registration plate slightly faded,cracks in front.
slight damage to offside rear lamp lens.
slight play in offside inner track rod.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
belt tensioner worn/noisy.
nearside rear tyre punctured.
rear brake disc slightly pitted/worn.
rear brake pad wiring broken.
under-tray loose.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
belt tensioner worn/noisy.
nearside rear tyre punctured.
rear brake disc slightly pitted/worn.
rear brake pad wiring broken.
under-tray loose.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
auxillary belt deteriorated
engine breather pipe disconected.
front anti-roll bar boot split.
offside rear lamp lens damaged.
oil leak.
slight corrosion,nearside rear inner sill.
stone chip in screen.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front anti-roll bar link arm boot split.
offside front brake judder.
power steering belt slightly contaminated by oil leak.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front anti-roll bar link arm boot split.
offside front brake judder.
power steering belt slightly contaminated by oil leak.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre pressure low.
offside front and nearside rear tyres worn inner and outer tread below 1.6mm.
offside front link rod boot split.
transmission oil leak.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake fluid low.
nearside door mirror damaged.
nearside rear tyre pressure low.
offside front and nearside rear tyres worn inner and outer tread below 1.6mm.
offside front brake judder.
offside front link rod boot split.
transmission oil leak.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S49 EAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.
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 S49 EAE, 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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S49 EAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1998.
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