MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD RATTLES
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
SPARE TYRE NOT VERY GOOD
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS UNDER 40M
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD RATTLES
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
SPARE TYRE NOT VERY GOOD
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS UNDER 40M
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT SLIGHTLY NOISY ON JOINTS
NEEDS A CLUTCH SOON AS POSSIBLE
NOISE FROM ENGINE
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON DRIVERS SIDE AT BOTTOM CORNER OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS UNDER 40M
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT SLIGHTLY NOISY ON JOINTS
NEEDS A CLUTCH SOON AS POSSIBLE
NOISE FROM ENGINE
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON DRIVERS SIDE AT BOTTOM CORNER OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS UNDER 40M
brake pipes corroded
front no plate cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
brake pipes corroded
front no plate cracked
imbalance on front brakes 22%
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
imbalance front brakes 22%
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN UNDER 40M OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON PASSENGERS SIDE OF SCREEN UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
BOTH FRONT C/V BOOTS SPLIT ON INNER DRIVE SHAFTS
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ON 2M
REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN UNDER 40M OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON PASSENGERS SIDE OF SCREEN UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
front brake discs worn
front brake hoses perished
front lower arm bushes starting to split
nsr tyre worn low and cracked
osf tyre cracked
slight play in rack
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
front brake discs worn
front brake hoses perished
front lower arm bushes starting to split
nsr tyre worn low and cracked
osf tyre cracked
slight play in rack
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1/rear tyres getting low †2/nearside front tyre worn outer wall
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S655 SDX 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 52.9%.
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 S655 SDX, 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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S655 SDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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