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S867 JBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,506 mi
Last recorded179,506 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 JBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 179,506 miles

ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

CRACKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS

Fail 30 Nov 2011 179,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

CRACKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 160,042 miles

CRACKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS LENS

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

OFFSIDE TYRE INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 160,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

CRACKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS LENS

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

OFFSIDE TYRE INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 146,792 miles

CRACKS IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS

Fail 19 Nov 2009 146,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

CRACKS IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 136,686 miles

CRACKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 136,686 miles

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

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

CRACKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 121,557 miles

CRACK IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 121,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

CRACK IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 112,632 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 112,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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S867 JBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S867 JBD, 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 S867 JBD registered?

S867 JBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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