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S262 DLG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,101 mi
Last recorded162,101 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 DLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 162,101 miles

all 4 brake discs corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside floor to sills corroding

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2011 157,437 miles

chip to screen

inner sills corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2010 156,498 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009
Fail 16 Feb 2009

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 140,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 137,410 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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S262 DLG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S262 DLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S262 DLG?

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What year was S262 DLG registered?

S262 DLG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S262 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 DLG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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