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S72 MBY

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,927 mi
Last recorded125,927 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,927 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 125,927 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 121,842 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 121,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,837 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded around & next to suspension mounts

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexi pipes corroded -very close to excess-

Pedal rubbers worn smooth on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2013 106,833 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both rear inner sills corroded around & next to suspension mounts

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexi pipes corroded -very close to excess-

Pedal rubbers worn smooth on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,250 miles

brake pipes at rear showing some corrsion

front flexibles showing some perishing

n/s rear lamp lens repaired

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes at rear showing some corrsion

front flexibles showing some perishing

n/s rear lamp lens repaired

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,618 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside inner CV boot split

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,959 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,959 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,337 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 86,371 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 82,270 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 82,269 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2006 78,605 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2005 70,503 miles

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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S72 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S72 MBY, 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 S72 MBY registered?

S72 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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