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S120 XBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 XBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 98,079 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 98,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,631 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 87,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,520 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 74,520 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S120 XBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S120 XBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S120 XBA registered?

S120 XBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S120 XBA safe to buy?

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