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S615 VNT

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,871 mi
Last recorded142,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 VNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 142,871 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front inner cv boot insecure

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2011 142,871 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front inner cv boot insecure

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2010 142,009 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 142,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 135,231 miles

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

O/S/F Trackrod end,securing nut wrong type

Pass 13 Aug 2008 133,210 miles

off side front wishbone bush split

split in rearoff side tyre side wall.but not down to cords

Fail 13 Aug 2008 133,210 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front wishbone bush split

split in rearoff side tyre side wall.but not down to cords

Pass 14 Jul 2007 129,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 129,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,418 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 125,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S615 VNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S615 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 S615 VNT registered?

S615 VNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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