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S840 JVN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,302 mi
Last recorded155,302 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 JVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 155,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 155,291 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 152,161 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both wiper bladesare beginning to split and donot self park

n/s and o/s sliding door handles are damaged

n/s/f inner cv gaiter is split

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall is beginning to perish

Pass 12 Feb 2010 145,498 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror glass is held in place with tape

n/s/finner cv gaiter is split

no kick off pattern to n/s dip beam

slight condensation in both headlamps

tailpipe on rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2009 136,472 miles

nsf inner cv boot split

Fail 24 Dec 2008 136,472 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nsf inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 134,206 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter is split

o/s handbrake has slightly low reading

Fail 4 Dec 2007 134,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter is split

o/s handbrake has slightly low reading

Pass 14 Jul 2006 128,489 miles

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

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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S840 JVN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S840 JVN, 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 S840 JVN registered?

S840 JVN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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