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S870 LAN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,765 mi
Last recorded161,765 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 LAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 161,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 161,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 160,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010

SLIGHT RESERVE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

n/s/ drive shaft inner cv boot split

n/s/f brake pads low

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2010

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

SLIGHT RESERVE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

n/s/ drive shaft inner cv boot split

n/s/f brake pads low

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2009 133,779 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 133,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008
Fail 8 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,383 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 92,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

all front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,720 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 85,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S870 LAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S870 LAN, 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 S870 LAN registered?

S870 LAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S870 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 LAN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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