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102,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
CHIP IN SCREEN
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
UNDER BODY CORRODED
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Evidence of previous welding under vehicle
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Evidence of previous welding repairs
Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Evidence of several welding repairs to vehicle
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
chassis corroded
offside outer sill corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded (close to excessive)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and tread low 3mm
Nearside Inner Sill slight corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and tread low 3mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Sill slight corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Chips to windscreen
General surface corrosion to the underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside sliding door can only be opened from the inside
Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded
exhaust system in poor condition
nearside and offside front chassis outriggers/jacking points slightly corroded
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE
exhaust system in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
chips to windscreen
nearside slideing door only opens from the inside
offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded (close to excessive)
oil leak
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
chip to windscreen
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
heavy corrosion to inner sills at rear
nearside sliding door opens from inside only
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
chip to windscreen
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
heavy corrosion to inner sills at rear
nearside sliding door opens from inside only
n/s and o/s rear inner sills/subframe mountings corroded
n/s sliding door opening from inside
o/s headlamp condensated
oil leak
rear silencer deteriorating
screen chipped
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s and o/s rear inner sills/subframe mountings corroded
n/s sliding door opening from inside
o/s headlamp condensated
oil leak
rear silencer deteriorating
screen chipped
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust joint very poor condition
corrosion to chassis rails
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust joint very poor condition
corrosion to chassis rails
chip in screen
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
power steering rack area damp
rear chassis corroded
registration plate security poor
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chip in screen
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
power steering rack area damp
rear chassis corroded
registration plate security poor
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chips to windscreen
handbrake high
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in steeriing
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
handbrake high
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in steeriing
chips to windscreen
chips to windscreen
osf tyre wearing on inside edge
rear number plate poor condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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S500 TSN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S500 TSN, 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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S500 TSN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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