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S286 UHK

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,830 mi
Last recorded193,830 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 193,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 179,477 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 165,205 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 165,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 150,483 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s door interior opener modified

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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S286 UHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S286 UHK, 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 S286 UHK registered?

S286 UHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S286 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S286 UHK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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