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S130 TYC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,467 mi
Last recorded80,467 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,467 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracking

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 114,552 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 114,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 109,201 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 109,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front pads and discs wearing thin

Fail 24 Jul 2006 99,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front flexys deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2006 99,134 miles

front flexys deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2005 88,934 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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S130 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S130 TYC, 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 S130 TYC registered?

S130 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S130 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S130 TYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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