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S551 PCK

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,299 mi
Last recorded80,299 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 PCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,299 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

front crossmember accident damage

play osf track rod

rear valance holed

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,298 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Side repeater missing both sides (1.4.A.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

front crossmember accident damage

play osf track rod

rear valance holed

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 80,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,731 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,479 miles

Bonnet slam panel corroded

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

Offside front headlight glass chipped

Offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Rear hoses starting to perish

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Slight wear in inner steering rack joints

Small hole rotted in offside rear valance

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Bonnet slam panel corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mid pipe cracked and has a slight leak

Nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

Offside front headlight glass chipped

Offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Rear hoses starting to perish

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Slight wear in inner steering rack joints

Small hole rotted in offside rear valance

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,234 miles

Bonnet shut panel has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear suspension arms corroding

Small cuts in treads of rear tyres

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Fail 4 Feb 2009 66,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Bonnet shut panel has surface corrosion

Front tyres worn close to limit and have small cuts in walls

Front wiper rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear suspension arms corroding

Small cuts in treads of rear tyres

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,170 miles

Areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Slight wear in steering rack ends

Fail 26 Feb 2008 63,170 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pedal rubbers worn on edge

Slight wear in steering rack ends

Heat shield rattling on exhaust silencer

Some rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,802 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

corrosion on rear disc faces and pads worn to approx 3mm

wear in steering rack and nearside lower swivel joint

wiper blades torn

Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,516 miles

exhaust front pipe holed

minor holing of offside headlight

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2006 55,516 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust front pipe holed

minor holing of offside headlight

oil leak

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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S551 PCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 S551 PCK, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S551 PCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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