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S410 EGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,283 mi
Last recorded53,283 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 53,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel smell but no visual leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken on centre pipe but not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes damp in engine bay

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 45,298 miles

near side hand bake slightly down

Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,509 miles

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,209 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,122 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advice rear discs +pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Apr 2018 43,087 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advice rear discs +pads wearing thin

Pass 13 May 2017 41,683 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 41,647 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 40,769 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 40,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 19 May 2015 40,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 40,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,962 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 39,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,760 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 39,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,257 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,881 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 38,881 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,719 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,365 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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S410 EGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S410 EGU, 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

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What year was S410 EGU registered?

S410 EGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S410 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S410 EGU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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