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S308 DYG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,201 mi
Last recorded81,201 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 72,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,340 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,430 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 35,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S308 DYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow 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 S308 DYG, 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 S308 DYG?

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What year was S308 DYG registered?

S308 DYG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S308 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S308 DYG 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.

Does S308 DYG have outstanding finance?

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