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S875 FTA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,028 mi
Last recorded191,028 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 191,028 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 191,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 190,969 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 187,609 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 186,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 185,601 miles

both front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan area, outside prescribed area

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Fail 6 Sep 2017 185,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan area, outside prescribed area

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2017 185,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x3 areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan by spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most subframe mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan by spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

corrosion to nearside front inner sill and jacking point area outside of prescribed area

movement in both front subframe rear bushes,borderline pass

offside registration plate lamp dull

Pass 2 Jul 2016 177,470 miles

oil residue on engine and gearbox

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2015 170,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage o/s/r wheel arch area

o/s/f and n/s/f doors corroding at bottom

wiper arm snapped ,washers and wipers still work

Fail 28 Jul 2015 170,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage o/s/r wheel arch area

o/s/f and n/s/f doors corroding at bottom

wiper arm snapped ,washers and wipers still work

Pass 31 Jul 2014 162,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

damage o/s/r wheel arch and wing

drivers door corroded at bottom

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches corroding

tow bar sockets tied up on bracket

window tinted allround

Fail 29 Jul 2014 162,788 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

damage o/s/r wheel arch and wing

drivers door corroded at bottom

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches corroding

tow bar sockets tied up on bracket

window tinted allround

Pass 2 Aug 2013 151,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all wheel arches corroding

brake pipes hidden by fuel tank and heat shields

damage to o/s side load door and rear wing

drivers door corroded at bottom

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes coated in undersill

Fail 2 Aug 2013 151,481 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all wheel arches corroding

brake pipes hidden by fuel tank and heat shields

damage to o/s side load door and rear wing

drivers door corroded at bottom

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes coated in undersill

Pass 27 Jun 2012 140,972 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers door corroding at bottom

o/s/f and n/s/f windows tinted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 130,598 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side door handle missing.

wiper blades split.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 130,598 miles

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

Oil leak

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

near side door handle missing.

wiper blades split.

Pass 14 May 2010 125,224 miles

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

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

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

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

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 7 May 2010 125,218 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 13 May 2009 121,555 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall has some damage.

Fail 13 May 2009 121,555 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall has some damage.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 116,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has been tested as a goods vehicle,though rear seats have been fitted.The security of these is not known!

Fail 16 Apr 2008 116,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has been tested as a goods vehicle,though rear seats have been fitted.The security of these is not known!

Pass 18 Apr 2007 111,790 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 108,570 miles

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 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 FTA, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S875 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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