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S86 RBH

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,650 mi
Last recorded148,650 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 148,650 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 144,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 144,605 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 141,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 137,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 133,142 miles

0/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge [ 235/45/zr17 97w reinforced ]

o/s/f cv gaiter seeping grease

Fail 7 May 2010 132,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

0/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge [ 235/45/zr17 97w reinforced ]

o/s/f cv gaiter seeping grease

Pass 22 Apr 2009 123,087 miles

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

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

general body rust

Fail 22 Apr 2009 123,087 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

general body rust

Pass 14 May 2008 114,369 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 10 May 2008 114,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 111,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 108,128 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 108,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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S86 RBH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S86 RBH, 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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S86 RBH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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