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S875 CEB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,942 mi
Last recorded160,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 CEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 160,942 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 160,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 115,114 miles

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

slight play in steering coloum splines

Fail 12 Jan 2013 155,114 miles

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

slight play in steering coloum splines

Pass 16 Jan 2012 149,361 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 11 Jan 2012 149,303 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 17 Jan 2011 142,086 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 142,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 134,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 134,521 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Body corrossion

Heavy underbody corrossion

Play in steering rack

Unable to open offside side loading door

Pass 7 Mar 2006 130,826 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 130,826 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S875 CEB 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 S875 CEB, 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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S875 CEB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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