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S885 SDW

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,681 mi
Last recorded90,681 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 SDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,681 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake to be adjusted.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake to be adjusted.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 75,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,814 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear seats missing seat belts not checked.

o/s inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,605 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 68,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,194 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 28 Feb 2007 50,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 14 Nov 2005 47,525 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 47,525 miles

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

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

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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S885 SDW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SDW, 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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What year was S885 SDW registered?

S885 SDW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S885 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 SDW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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