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S832 ERE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

811,110 mi
Last recorded811,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 ERE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 811,110 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft gaiters split/leaking.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 811,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft gaiters split/leaking.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 77,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,342 miles

off side rear lense is cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2008 71,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

heat shield above exhaust is inscure

off side rear lense is cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,248 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 67,248 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s inner c/v boot split and leaking grease

n/s washer not working but o/s covering both sides of screen

o/s/rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 62,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades split and in poor condition but still clearing screen

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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S832 ERE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 S832 ERE, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S832 ERE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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