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S714 BBF

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,695 mi
Last recorded145,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 BBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 145,695 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 145,695 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 137,930 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 137,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 130,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,475 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 122,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 111,714 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 111,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 101,349 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 101,348 miles

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?

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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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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