MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,588 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle under sealed both side inner sills
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
vehicle under sealed both side inner sills
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking Brake just achieving minimum requirement for Brake efficiency
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch and along sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking Brake just achieving minimum requirement for Brake efficiency
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch and along sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill inner and outer has holes in it (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill inner and outer has holes in it (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil filler cap missing
n/s mirror cracked but not affect view
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s mirror cracked but not affect view
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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S830 EAR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S830 EAR, 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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S830 EAR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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