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S652 DMR

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,630 mi
Last recorded172,630 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 DMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 172,630 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 172,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 163,337 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 162,974 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 154,639 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 154,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 149,356 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 149,356 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 149,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 141,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 141,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 138,709 miles

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

Rear discs badly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2011 138,695 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 136,281 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 136,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 130,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 130,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 125,396 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 125,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 118,717 miles

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

n/s and o/s inner c/v boots split

Fail 17 Oct 2007 118,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 110,450 miles

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

both inner drive shaft boots split

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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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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