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S567 NJB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS567 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 117,311 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

front tyres 195/45/15 rear tyres 195/70/15 8prs

front tyres size inadeguate (small)

indicator switch slighy loose

n/s/f door mirror slighy loose

o/s/f head lamp has a slight chip in it

slight cracking on n/s/r light lense

slight marks on screen

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2009 117,309 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

front tyres 195/45/15 rear tyres 195/70/15 8prs

front tyres size inadeguate (small)

indicator switch slighy loose

n/s/f door mirror slighy loose

o/s/f head lamp has a slight chip in it

slight cracking on n/s/r light lense

slight marks on screen

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2008 113,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

advise handbrake travel

advise wood paneling covering floor area rear inside of vehicle

diffrent size tyres fitted on front and rear , front tyres wrong tyre profile for vehicle customer informed

flakey corrosion on rear valence

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle and front and rear chassies both sides

slight play-roughness felt in steering on static check when rocked

tyre size 195/70r15

Fail 5 Jun 2008 113,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

advise handbrake travel

advise wood paneling covering floor area rear inside of vehicle

flakey corrosion on rear valence

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle and front and rear chassies both sides

slight play-roughness felt in steering on static check when rocked

tyre size 195/70r15

Pass 31 May 2007 109,919 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 109,919 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 93,933 miles

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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S567 NJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S567 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.

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What year was S567 NJB registered?

S567 NJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S567 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S567 NJB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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