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S125 LTR

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,210 mi
Last recorded168,210 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 LTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 168,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 160,340 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 160,322 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 156,089 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 156,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 153,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 135,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SMALL CRACK TO OFF SIDE FRONT SCREEN

Fail 17 Nov 2006 122,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 122,074 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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S125 LTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S125 LTR, 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 S125 LTR registered?

S125 LTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S125 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 LTR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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