MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
chip in windscreen not obscuring view
n/s f tyre worn close to limit
chip in windscreen not obscuring view
n/s f tyre worn close to limit
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper insecure
front doors bottoms corroded
n/s headlamp glass damaged
tailgate wont open
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust rear corroded
front brakes have small imbalence
nsr seal outer slightly corroded
Nearside registration plate light missing lense
Offside headlight stone chipped
Offside rear light cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside registration plate light missing lense
Offside headlight stone chipped
Offside rear light cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs rusty
o/s/r lihgt lenes cracked & n/s headlamp holed
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs rusty
o/s/r lihgt lenes cracked & n/s headlamp holed
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
hole N/S headlamp
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
hole N/S headlamp
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s no/plate light lense inconplet
n/s/f headlamp glass holed
o/s/r light lenes cracked
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s no/plate light lense inconplet
n/s/f headlamp glass holed
o/s/r light lenes cracked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
chips to windscreen
nearside rear tyre getting low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear light unit damaed but not showingwhite light
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S938 EGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 S938 EGU, 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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S938 EGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 1998.
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