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S815 WNT

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,712 mi
Last recorded165,712 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 WNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 165,712 miles

Hand brake has excess travel

Pass 31 Jan 2017 165,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both rear sides (3.6.A.3)

outer-side doors are corroded but not excessive

under neath rear corroded but not excessive

Fail 31 Jan 2017 165,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both rear sides (3.6.A.3)

outer-side doors are corroded but not excessive

under neath rear corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Jan 2016 161,438 miles

Drivers seat foam and cover worn away

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 161,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Drivers seat foam and cover worn away

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 157,788 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside rear brake slightly sticking

offside rear tyre 4mm + worn on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 152,363 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 147,913 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 142,158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 136,173 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 136,173 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 130,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 130,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 123,673 miles

1-O/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT.

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 111,384 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 98,770 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 84,922 miles

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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S815 WNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S815 WNT, 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 S815 WNT registered?

S815 WNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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