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S133 EAE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 138,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 135,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 128,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 128,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorbers dust coveres corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 123,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 123,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 116,895 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 116,787 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 111,292 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 111,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 108,503 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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S133 EAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S133 EAE, 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 S133 EAE registered?

S133 EAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S133 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S133 EAE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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