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S592 RUX

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 RUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012

Coolant leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre rear, exhaust rubber broken

front sub-frame mounts some deteriation and play

o/s and n/s sliding doors welded shut from inside

o/s outer and inner sills surface rust

o/s/f pad wear indicartor wiring not secured

vehicle has general under vehicle surface rust scabbs

Fail 21 Feb 2012

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre rear, exhaust rubber broken

front sub-frame mounts some deteriation and play

o/s and n/s sliding doors welded shut from inside

o/s outer and inner sills surface rust

o/s/f pad wear indicartor wiring not secured

rear brake discs wear thin and deteriation

vehicle has general under vehicle surface rust scabbs

Pass 25 Feb 2011

Coolant leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both o/s and n/s, side sliding doors welded shut

front sub-frame, rear bushs deteriation

passengers seat taken out

rear discs some deteriation

steering mechanism slight play

tail gate only open from inside vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both o/s and n/s, side sliding doors welded shut

front sub-frame, rear bushs deteriation

passengers seat taken out

rear discs some deteriation

steering mechanism slight play

tail gate only open from inside vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2010 134,745 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 134,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 123,003 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 109,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 90,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 90,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 80,474 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,474 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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S592 RUX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S592 RUX, 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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S592 RUX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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