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S988 KCC

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,248 mi
Last recorded124,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 124,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 124,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slght corrded o/s disc

Fail 19 Mar 2012

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slght corrded o/s disc

Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010
Fail 18 Mar 2010

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,150 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,200 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s inner c.v. gaiters split and leaking.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 90,200 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s inner c.v. gaiters split and leaking.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 80,578 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 80,578 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,261 miles

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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S988 KCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S988 KCC, 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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S988 KCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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