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S428 BGK

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,732 mi
Last recorded93,732 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,732 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade is split.

Offside front inner CV gaiter is split.

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 93,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside windscreen wiper blade is split.

Offside front inner CV gaiter is split.

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,031 miles

Both inner CV boots are split.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside mirror glass is cracked.

Parking brake travel is long.

Rear registration plate is deteriorated,borderline pass.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,857 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake travel bit long.

Tailgate won't open access gained via side doors.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,790 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 64,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

1. both front inner driveshaft boots broken/split

Pass 27 Jun 2005 51,895 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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S428 BGK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S428 BGK, 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 S428 BGK registered?

S428 BGK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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