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S533 DOB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 DOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 115,402 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both side inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,822 miles

NSR tyre deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,822 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

NSR tyre deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 83,360 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,887 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 69,437 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 63,207 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

O/S Headlamp lens has small stone chip

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,207 miles

O/S Headlamp lens has small stone chip

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,572 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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S533 DOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S533 DOB, 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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S533 DOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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