MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,695 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both wiper blades splitting
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front brake discs worn thin
both wiper blades splitting
handbrake travel high
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
both front inner drive shaft boots split
both rear shockabsorber covers corroded
engine oil leak
front brake discs lipped
middle exhaust rubber missing
n/s door mirror glass damaged
n/s/f roll bar link bottom rubber gaiter split
rear brake discs lipped and showing signs of corrosion to inner face
small crack to top of front windscreen
some cracking to n/s/f brake hose
some damage to o/s/r light lense
some play in o/s/steering rack
some wetness to o/s/f shockabsorber
spare tyre is worn on inner and outer edges and is below 1.6mm
both front inner drive shaft gaiters split
front water hose securing clip insecure and loose on its mount
n/s/f antiroll bar link lower rubber split
o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge
o/s/r hand brake performance not as good as n/s but has passed / further investigation in the future may be required
o/s/r shockabsorber cover corroded
rear brake pad low warning wires damaged
slight grab to o/s/f brake when foot brake is applied
some damage to n/s/f door mirror
some damage to o/s/r light lense
some marks to n/s of windscreen
some roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing
wiper blades could be better
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front inner drive shaft gaiters split
brake fluid is close to min
front water hose securing clip insecure and loose on its mount
n/s/f antiroll bar link lower rubber split
o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge
o/s/r hand brake performance not as good as n/s but has passed / further investigation in the future may be required
o/s/r shockabsorber cover corroded
rear brake pad low warning wires damaged
slight grab to o/s/f brake when foot brake is applied
some damage to n/s/f door mirror
some damage to o/s/r light lense
some marks to n/s of windscreen
some roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing
wiper blades could be better
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
centre exhaust heat sheild insecure
o/s/r shocka outer casing missing
rear brake pad sensor wires incomplete
slight grease leaking from n/s/f outer c.v boot
slight imbalance from front brakes when foot brake is applied
some damage to n/s/f door mirror
wire brush and grease rear brake pipes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S714 BBF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 S714 BBF, 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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S714 BBF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 1998.
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