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S882 JBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS882 JBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s front wings edges corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s front wings edges corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 229,497 miles

rear exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2012 229,497 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 227,289 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 225,913 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 225,913 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 221,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 206,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 183,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 177,164 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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S882 JBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S882 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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S882 JBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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