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S3 FHS

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,507 mi
Last recorded140,507 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 140,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 120,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 104,209 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount slightly creeks lock to lock (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear poor connection on number plate light

no emissions test carried out due to condition of exhaust system

oil leak at rear diff

park brake imbalance 38%

Fail 11 May 2016 104,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe between two catalysts snapped (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear poor connection on number plate light

no emissions test carried out due to condition of exhaust system

oil leak at rear diff

park brake imbalance 38%

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,224 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no emissions detected

rear exhaust clamp incomplete

Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no emissions detected

rear exhaust clamp incomplete

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no emissions detected

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no emissions detected during diesel test, therfore no print out possible.

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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S3 FHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 S3 FHS, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 FHS?

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What year was S3 FHS registered?

S3 FHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S3 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FHS shows 10 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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