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S397 CCN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,677 mi
Last recorded186,677 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 CCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 186,677 miles

n/s/f cv boot pin holed

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode should clean up

Pass 19 Nov 2009 184,032 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 180,811 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007
Fail 15 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/R Shock dust cuver insecure.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 159,789 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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S397 CCN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S397 CCN, 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 S397 CCN?

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What year was S397 CCN registered?

S397 CCN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S397 CCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 CCN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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