MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear discs rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs are very corroded.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs are very corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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S731 DOX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 S731 DOX, 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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S731 DOX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 1998.
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