CarVerify

Free Car Check

S562 NJB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

156,448 mi
Last recorded156,448 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 156,448 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 156,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 142,786 miles

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 142,786 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 131,356 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 116,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 116,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 112,435 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

corroded rear brake pipes

cracking to front flexible brake hoses

glow plug warning on

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s washer poor

rear brake disc corroded worn

Fail 20 Apr 2009 112,435 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s washer poor

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in o/s headlamp

corroded rear brake pipes

cracking to front flexible brake hoses

glow plug warning on

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear brake disc corroded worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 106,430 miles

condensation in both headlamps

corroded brake pipe n/s/r

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight cracking to front flexible brake hoses

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 17 Apr 2008 106,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in both headlamps

corroded brake pipe n/s/r

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight cracking to front flexible brake hoses

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,772 miles

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 20 Apr 2007 99,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Apr 2006 94,126 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 94,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear brake discs

front wipers poor

slight judder n/s/f brake

Fail 10 Apr 2006 94,125 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

slight judder n/s/f brake

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S562 NJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 S562 NJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S562 NJB?

You can check the full history of S562 NJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S562 NJB registered?

S562 NJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S562 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S562 NJB shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S562 NJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S562 NJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.