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S772 ELG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

183,640 mi
Last recorded183,640 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS772 ELG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2013 183,640 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 175,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 175,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 167,310 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 167,310 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 159,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 149,319 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 149,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 142,332 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 142,332 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 135,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 126,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 126,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S772 ELG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S772 ELG, 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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S772 ELG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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