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S149 UUX

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 UUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,031 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 77,225 miles

front flexihoses perished

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,340 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate cracked

n/s/r lense cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,837 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 64,832 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,858 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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S149 UUX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S149 UUX, 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 S149 UUX registered?

S149 UUX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S149 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S149 UUX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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