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S242 TYC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,614 mi
Last recorded72,614 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 72,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre balding at inner edge

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,614 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre balding at inner edge

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,264 miles

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

nearside inner c.v.boot split

Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside inner c.v.boot split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,619 miles

Nearside front inner C.V boot insecure.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside front C.V boot perished.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,176 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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S242 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 S242 TYC, 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 S242 TYC registered?

S242 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S242 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 TYC 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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