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S82 TKE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

226,900 mi
Last recorded226,900 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 TKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 226,900 miles

Both front calliper retaining clips missing

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 207,450 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undersealed underneath unable to carry out full inspection of underside components

Pass 3 May 2018 191,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt o/s (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o/s (8.3.1a)

vechile under side under sealed

Fail 2 May 2018 191,062 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

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

brake caliper securing device loose n/s front (3.5.1j)

brake caliper securing device missing o/s front (3.5.1j)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt o/s (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o/s (8.3.1a)

vechile under side under sealed

Pass 9 May 2017 177,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 9 May 2017 177,407 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 May 2016 164,558 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 164,546 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 144,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 135,467 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 135,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 128,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 109,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 101,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,385 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 78,593 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 78,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,275 miles

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

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

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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S82 TKE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 S82 TKE, 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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S82 TKE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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