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S881 JBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,109 mi
Last recorded155,109 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 JBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 155,109 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 155,109 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 141,872 miles

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

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

n/s driveshaft bolt missing

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2011 141,872 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s driveshaft bolt missing

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 128,583 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 128,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 128,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 125,418 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust heat shields loose [rattling]

offside outer sill damaged

wiper blades worn

Fail 17 Jul 2006 125,418 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shields loose/rattling.

offside outer sill is damaged/dented.

wiper blades worn.

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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S881 JBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S881 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 27 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 S881 JBD registered?

S881 JBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S881 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 JBD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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