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S572 CWV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 CWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,986 miles

corrosion to os ns inner sills

nsf tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

osf nsf jacking point/ inner sill corroded and holed

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 120,986 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

corrosion to os ns inner sills

nsf tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,914 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,883 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,829 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 117,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear seats and sealtbelts removed,back bored out at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 117,927 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear seats and sealtbelts removed,back bored out at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2010 112,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 102,526 miles

brake fluid low

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2008 94,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,779 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 78,779 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wiper splitting

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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S572 CWV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S572 CWV, 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 S572 CWV registered?

S572 CWV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S572 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 CWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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