MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside front tyre
nearside front tyre showing perish marks.both rear brake discs corroded.all lower body panels rusting on edges.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
nearside front tyre showing perish marks.both rear brake discs corroded.all lower body panels rusting on edges.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear brake disc scored
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear brake disc scored
rear brake discs rusty
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S862 REG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S862 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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What year was S862 REG registered?
S862 REG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 1998.
Is S862 REG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S862 REG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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