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S415 RHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,713 mi
Last recorded111,713 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 111,713 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 111,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 111,709 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,709 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Nov 2007 111,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 111,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 111,711 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 111,709 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 105,449 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 105,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S415 RHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S415 RHJ, 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 S415 RHJ registered?

S415 RHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S415 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S415 RHJ shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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