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S532 RNX

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,311 mi
Last recorded121,311 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 RNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 121,311 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses perished ( advise replacement )

both front wiper blades split

both outer sills heavily corroded

both side chasis rails heavily corroded

damaged to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewall

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded ( inner face )

n/s/f cv gaiter perished

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/f wing heavily corroded

o/s/r brake hose twisted

offside outrigger corroded seatbelt mount unable to measure advise remedial repair

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 121,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses perished ( advise replacement )

both front wiper blades split

both outer sills heavily corroded

both side chasis rails heavily corroded

damaged to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewall

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded ( inner face )

n/s/f cv gaiter perished

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/f wing heavily corroded

o/s/r brake hose twisted

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 109,474 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front,inner driveshaft gaiters split

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on both inner and outer sills

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake hose rubbing on body

nearside rear brake hose securing clip missing

offside front brake hose rubbing on suspension strut(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2011 109,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front,inner driveshaft gaiters split

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on both inner and outer sills

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake hose rubbing on body

nearside rear brake hose securing clip missing

offside front brake hose rubbing on suspension strut(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

offside rear brake disc,inner face excessively pitted(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

poor effort recorded on offside rear parking brake

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2011 109,447 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 100,764 miles

front to rear brake pipes in poor condition

n/s/front inner cv boot split

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2009 100,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear brake pipes in poor condition

n/s/front inner cv boot split

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,775 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 95,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 92,029 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 87,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S532 RNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S532 RNX, 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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S532 RNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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