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S399 KSS

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 47,765 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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S399 KSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S399 KSS, 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 S399 KSS registered?

S399 KSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S399 KSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S399 KSS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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