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S691 GUF

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,137 mi
Last recorded158,137 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS691 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 158,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 153,442 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 153,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,006 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 143,006 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 139,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 139,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 139,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 139,009 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2011 135,455 miles

FRONT DISCS & PADS ASAP

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

antislip worn

general corrosion front to rear

offside drive shaft inner joint weeping grease

Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

antislip worn

front disc & pads worn asap

front number plate cracked

general corrosion front to rear

rear discs pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 126,500 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

antislip worn

front disc & pads worn asap

front number plate cracked

general corrosion front to rear

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 121,916 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 121,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 120,147 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 118,355 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 116,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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S691 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S691 GUF, 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 S691 GUF registered?

S691 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for S691 GUF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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