MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear brakes (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front tr ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear park brake effort a little low
corrosion in non test area's
deterioration to rear brake disc's
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear park brake effort a little low
corrosion in non test area's
deterioration to rear brake disc's
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
underside of vehicle heavily corroded all over
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
underside of vehicle heavily corroded all over
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
deterioration to front brake disc's
under body rusty and corrosion in non test area's
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
deterioration to brake disc's
under body rusty and corrosion in non test area's
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split
Offside rear tyre deteriorated
Rear brake discs corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split
Offside rear tyre deteriorated
Rear brake discs corroded
both rear tyres cracks on outer side walls
o/s front inner drive shaft boot split
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres cracks on outer side walls
o/s front inner drive shaft boot split
small cracks on out side edges of tyres at rear
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
offside rear door not opening from outside
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S857 REG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 S857 REG, 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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S857 REG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 1998.
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