MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion to o/s inner wing under bonnet
corrosion to o/s outer sill
damage to front tyres outer sidewalls
dampness around brake reservoir
dampness around fuel injection pump
front discs worn
front number plate damaged
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
metal brake pipes corroded
o/s headlamp chipped
o/s seat belt frayed
obligatory mirror cracked
rear tyres perished and cracked
repairs to n/s inner wing under bonnet and n/s outer sill. Repairs heavily undersealed.
temporary repair to o/s rear lens unit
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyres perished and cracked
corrosion to inner sills/ chassis rails/ main floors outriggers
corrosion to o/s inner wing under bonnet
corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
drivers seat belt frayed
front number plate cracked
heavy corrosion (holed) to n/s outer sill
heavy corrosion to n/s front outer sill near jacking point
o/s headlamp chipped
rear brake hoses perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
inner drive shaft boots split
offside hand brake cable slightly rusty
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S983 RKE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 S983 RKE, 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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S983 RKE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 1998.
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