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S131 AFM

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,630 mi
Last recorded152,630 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 AFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 152,630 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

both rear pad low warning wires not connected.

drivers inside door handle broken but still opperates.

front registration plate cracked + rear plate slightly delaminated.

handbrake travel high but not to stop.

n/s headlight cracked.

o/s centre outer door handle broken.

slight play in both steering rack inner knuckles.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 152,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

both inner cv gaiter split.

both rear pad low warning wires not connected.

brake fluid level low.

drivers inside door handle broken but still opperates.

front registration plate cracked + rear plate slightly delaminated.

handbrake travel high but not to stop.

n/s headlight cracked.

o/s centre outer door handle broken.

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

slight play in both steering rack inner knuckles.

spare tyre flat.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 142,303 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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S131 AFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S131 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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S131 AFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S131 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 AFM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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