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S773 FWY

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,579 mi
Last recorded156,579 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 FWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 156,579 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 156,552 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment to much travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 146,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 141,937 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 141,936 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door corroded at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door corroded at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 134,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

both sides outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 134,305 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

both sides outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 134,103 miles

Bad engine oil leak.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 134,103 miles

Bad engine oil leak.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 133,692 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 133,212 miles

Bad oil leak from engine.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 132,629 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 132,624 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,838 miles

Bad engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 131,160 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE WATER LEAK

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 131,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE WATER LEAK

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 130,133 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 128,999 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 128,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 128,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 127,026 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 125,427 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 125,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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S773 FWY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S773 FWY, 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 S773 FWY registered?

S773 FWY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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