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S59 OBV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010
Pass 6 Jan 2010 397,793 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 397,720 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 397,692 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 380,673 miles

Offside CV Gaitor splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 364,278 miles

OS outer handbrake cable fractured

OSF tyre minor crack to outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 364,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS outer handbrake cable fractured

OSF tyre minor crack to outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 348,797 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front subframe rear bushes collapsed (both sides).

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 348,797 miles

Front subframe rear bushes collapsed (both sides).

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 330,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 330,149 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 311,029 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 311,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 293,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 274,939 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 274,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 255,117 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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S59 OBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S59 OBV, 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 S59 OBV registered?

S59 OBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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