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S114 AFM

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

268,725 mi
Last recorded268,725 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 AFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 268,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front inner driveshaft gaitors are torn

both rear tyres are heavily perished

centre row centre seat belt does not operate as intended

Fail 12 Apr 2011 268,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front inner driveshaft gaitors are torn

both rear tyres are heavily perished

centre row centre seat belt does not operate as intended

Pass 3 Mar 2010 266,111 miles

interior mirror missing & windscreen chipped

o/s/f & n/s/f inner cv gaitors split

rear tyre outer walls heavily cracking

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 27 Feb 2009 264,342 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 264,336 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 264,298 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 264,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S114 AFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S114 AFM, 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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What year was S114 AFM registered?

S114 AFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S114 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S114 AFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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