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S612 VNT

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,011 mi
Last recorded165,011 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 VNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 165,011 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 154,997 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear chassis legs corroded

N/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 151,573 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S FRONTBUMPER ATTENTION SOON

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 151,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 151,420 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 143,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009
Pass 2 Apr 2008 130,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 119,198 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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S612 VNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S612 VNT, 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 S612 VNT registered?

S612 VNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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