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S837 DTM

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 DTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 106,861 miles

CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 106,860 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 100,489 miles

CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 97,540 miles

Corrosion at inner faces of NSR brake disc.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses deteriorating.

NSF inner CV boot deteriorating.

NSR and OSR anti-roll bar mounts worn . D bushes.

OSF outer CV boot deteriorating.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage NSR door trim missing exposing clips. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion at inner faces of NSR brake disc.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses deteriorating.

NSF inner CV boot deteriorating.

NSR and OSR anti-roll bar mounts worn . D bushes.

OSF outer CV boot deteriorating.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,207 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers juddering slightly.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

NSF tyre tread low.

Nail lodged in tread of NSF tyre.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers juddering slightly.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

NSF tyre tread low.

Nail lodged in tread of NSF tyre.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,706 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

NSF and OSF subframe bushes deteriorated. Slight play.

NSR and OSR tyre valves perished.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 91,705 miles

Corrosion at front and rear brake disc surfaces.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,701 miles

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

Corrosion at front and rear brake disc surfaces.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 89,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,255 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,572 miles

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

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

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

Rear mounting bushes of front subframe worn.

Slight corrosion encroaching onto surfaces of rear brake discs.

Slight grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 83,568 miles

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

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

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

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

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

Rear mounting bushes of front subframe worn.

Slight corrosion encroaching onto surfaces of rear brake discs.

Slight grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,376 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,868 miles

Child seats fitted to second row of seat not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Play at NSR and OSR anti-roll bar drop link bushes.

Slight play/knocking from steering column.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seats fitted to second row of seat not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Play at NSR and OSR anti-roll bar drop link bushes.

Slight play/knocking from steering column.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,796 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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S837 DTM 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 S837 DTM, 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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S837 DTM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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