MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
alloy wheels (non original) fitted all round and pertrudeing from wheel arches
extra seats fitted (non original) in rear concerned about fitting
n/s/inner driveshaft gaiter split
o/s/f and n/s/f windows tinted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Non standard wheels fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non standard wheels fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre cut in outer wall
Rear brake discs worn,on limits.
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edges,worn.
rear brake pads on legal limits.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall,and puncture repairs close to sidewall.
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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S501 SPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S501 SPV, 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 S501 SPV registered?
S501 SPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S501 SPV safe to buy?
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