MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,876 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear shocker covers insecure
condition of o/s/f seat
corrosion on all of chassis
corrosion on sills and bottom of all doors
corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes borderline
handbrake travel
handbrake travel
n/s inner cv boot split
o/s/f and both rear tyres 2mm
operation of o/s/f door from inside
play in steering rack
wear on both rear brake discs
both rear shocker covers insecure
colour of n/s side repeater
condition of both front brake hoses borderline
condition of drivers seat
corrosion on both rear undersills borderline
corrosion on brake pipe across rear of vehicle
fluctuation on rear brakes
o/s/r tyre 2mm
operation of o/s/f door from inside
play in steering rack
wear on both rear brake discs borderline
corrosion and wear on rear brake disc borderline
corrosion on rear brake pipes borderline
dampness of fuel over flow pipes
front number plate
o/s/r shocker cover corroded and insecure
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion and wear on rear brake disc borderline
corrosion on rear brake pipes borderline
dampness of fuel over flow pipes
front number plate
o/s/r shocker cover corroded and insecure
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
o/s wiper blade split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S597 NJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S597 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 S597 NJB registered?
S597 NJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 1998.
Is S597 NJB safe to buy?
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