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S974 AYA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,128 mi
Last recorded146,128 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 AYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 146,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dry and scaly in places advise to scale and wax oil

Fail 16 Sep 2019 146,116 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dry and scaly in places advise to scale and wax oil

Pass 17 Sep 2018 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

has had 3 row bench seat fitted to back fully secure

Fail 17 Sep 2018 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

has had 3 row bench seat fitted to back fully secure

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 137,555 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills/ under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Parking brake inoperative on one side both handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently pannel corroded (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose both boots (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 136,487 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

advise all chassy surface corrosion

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 133,700 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,029 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 121,029 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,058 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 118,048 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 116,332 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 116,322 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 115,870 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 115,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 109,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 98,967 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 98,967 miles

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

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

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

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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S974 AYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S974 AYA, 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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S974 AYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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