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S805 KRH

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

192,418 mi
Last recorded192,418 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 KRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 192,418 miles

Drivers seat cushion torn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tailgate damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2013 191,940 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat cushion torn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre pesrished and nearing legal limit

Tailgate damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2011 184,266 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 184,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 175,872 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 175,813 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 168,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 168,289 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 160,027 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 159,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 150,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 138,920 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 136,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S805 KRH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 S805 KRH, 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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S805 KRH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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