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S790 OEC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,579 mi
Last recorded114,579 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2017 114,579 miles

heavy oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2017 114,529 miles

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

heavy oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,996 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,060 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre lower exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,104 miles

slight exhaust blows

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,317 miles

chips on screen

rear shock top bushes starting to split away

slight play in rack

Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

chips on screen

rear shock top bushes starting to split away

slight play in rack

Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,683 miles

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

chips in screen

parking brake travel long

Fail 1 Oct 2008 76,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

chips in screen

parking brake travel long

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,799 miles

n/s/f tyre close

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight play in a.roll bar bushes & links

slight wear on all discs

small split n/s wiper

Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre close

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight play in a.roll bar bushes & links

slight wear on all discs

small split n/s wiper

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,831 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 63,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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S790 OEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S790 OEC, 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 S790 OEC registered?

S790 OEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S790 OEC safe to buy?

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