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S698 GEC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 GEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 84,157 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced especially on the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 84,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced especially on the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 83,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear foot brake efficiency reading lower than expected

underside has had patches painted with protective spray, signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front play found at the road wheel whilst jacked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake reading efficiency readings lower than expected (foot brake)

underside has been painted in a heavy treatment

various previous repairs are painted over

Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,253 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body rusty

reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Oct 2023 81,253 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

body rusty

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and hoses have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and hoses have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill all corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body has been wax oiled.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,260 miles

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,771 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bumper support bar (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter weaping grease

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met it would appear the brakes require adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Oct 2017 70,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bumper support bar (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter weaping grease

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met it would appear the brakes require adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,261 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.2.1d)

all under side & brake pipes covered in waste oil

Fail 13 Oct 2016 69,138 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.2.1d)

all under side & brake pipes covered in waste oil

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,654 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 67,654 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r (3.5.1k)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,245 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,344 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,410 miles

both rear light lense slightly damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2012 63,385 miles

Nearside 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,697 miles

Nail in front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f flitch under wing plate insecure

rear disc,s worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,356 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,263 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,549 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 55,549 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,864 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 46,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s rear brakes low readings and discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,275 miles

n/s and o/s rear brakes low readings and discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 44,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S698 GEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S698 GEC, 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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S698 GEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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