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S406 VAW

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,162 mi
Last recorded92,162 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 VAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 92,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 92,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear discs rusty./nearside front tyre close to limit ./nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 72,592 miles

rear pads low, slight play in rack, rear tyres, wear on inner edge. tracking out?

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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S406 VAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S406 VAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S406 VAW?

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What year was S406 VAW registered?

S406 VAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S406 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S406 VAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S406 VAW have outstanding finance?

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