MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,630 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both front inner arches under bonnet heavily corroded
both rear inner arches heavily corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear light damaged
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both front inner arches under bonnet heavily corroded
both rear inner arches heavily corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear light damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre perished
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear light cluster damaged
offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
rear valance badly corroded
underside/ welding repairs coated in underseal unable to inspect fully
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear light cluster damaged
offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
rear valance badly corroded
underside coated
increase decrease slightly slower on o/s/f / brake pedle spongy / heavy under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / o/s/f outer cv boot small hole / slight bind o/s/f / sills corroded / n/s/f bottom ball joint has small amount of play o/s/r tyre wo
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
increase decrease slightly slower on o/s/f / brake pedle spongy / heavy under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / o/s/f outer cv boot small hole / slight bind o/s/f / sills corroded / n/s/f bottom ball joint has small amount of play o/s/r tyre wo
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all four tyres are perished and have age related cracks in tread and side walls
both front wipers split
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge
o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall
rear exhaust mounting split
surface corrosion to both outer sills
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r shock absorber casing in very poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r shock absorber casing in very poor condition
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear discs badly corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear discs badly corroded
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine light on
n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split
o/s rear brake disc pitted and scored
rear number plate discoloured
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine light on
n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split
o/s rear brake disc pitted and scored
rear number plate discoloured
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split
o/s rear light lens repaired
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split
o/s rear light lens repaired
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
both inner drive shaft boots split
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S652 DMR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S652 DMR, 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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S652 DMR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 1998.
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