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S211 GSG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 112,759 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 169,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 169,804 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 105,764 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 105,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 96,197 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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S211 GSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 S211 GSG, 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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How do I check the history of S211 GSG?

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What year was S211 GSG registered?

S211 GSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S211 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 GSG 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.

Does S211 GSG have outstanding finance?

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