MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both door mirror glasses broken, not affecting view to the rear
N/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both door mirror glasses broken , not affecting view to the rear
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S885 DHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S885 DHC, 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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How do I check the history of S885 DHC?
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What year was S885 DHC registered?
S885 DHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 1998.
Is S885 DHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S885 DHC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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