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S169 ENU

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,859 mi
Last recorded92,859 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 ENU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing but exhaust is adequately supported

Front Wiper blades split

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Rear Slight corrosion suspension mount area and to components

Fail 16 Feb 2016 92,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing but exhaust is adequately supported

Front Wiper blades split

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Rear Slight corrosion suspension mount area and to components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,693 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,273 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,966 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,855 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres showing signs of ageing †o.k at mot test.

nic in o/s/f tyre side wall,not showing plys †o.k at mot test.

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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S169 ENU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S169 ENU, 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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S169 ENU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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