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S409 LLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 LLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 80,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake discs all round rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers split and smearing

n/s mirror cover missing

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

Fail 31 May 2013 80,863 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake discs all round rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers split and smearing

n/s mirror cover missing

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 78,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,691 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,715 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 60,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,885 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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S409 LLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S409 LLT, 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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S409 LLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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