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S987 RKG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 RKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 112,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in various places

Pass 6 May 2025 112,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion in various places

Fail 1 May 2025 112,163 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion in various places

Pass 10 May 2024 111,302 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2023 110,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,279 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 110,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,117 miles

all tyres splitting

both rear wheel arches corroded

coolant leak

slight movement in steering

Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,025 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor by front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,844 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 109,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,513 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 108,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 107,894 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock dust covers corroded,engine over heating?

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling,engine over heating on test?? both rear shock dust shields corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 106,230 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling,engine over heating on test?? both rear shock dust shields corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,849 miles

slight play in rack? both rear shock dust covers corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 105,847 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

serious water leak on radiator?

slight play in rack? both rear shock dust covers corroded.

Pass 8 May 2012 104,507 miles

coolant leaking from radiator

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 5 May 2011 104,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 103,485 miles

Coolant leak

screen has a chip outside of swept area

srs warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2010 103,485 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

screen has a chip outside of swept area

srs warning light on

Pass 6 May 2009 99,831 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 99,831 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

chip in windscreen

corrosion on exhaust, underside and brake discs

corrosion on front slam panel

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre worn close on inner edge

rear seat belt! manual 5.1page 6

slight play in steering rack

wipers smearing screen

Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 82,653 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 82,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S987 RKG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 S987 RKG, 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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S987 RKG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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