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S289 ANS

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 ANS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012
Pass 29 Oct 2011

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake disces rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,191 miles

front brake discs slight pittied

rear brake discs slightly pittied

Fail 7 Oct 2010 58,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs slight pittied

rear brake discs slightly pittied

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 42,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,135 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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S289 ANS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S289 ANS, 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 S289 ANS registered?

S289 ANS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S289 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 ANS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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