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S43 LDN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,392 mi
Last recorded122,392 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 LDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 122,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Roll bar link gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 122,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Roll bar link gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,178 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,416 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,594 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 63,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,649 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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S43 LDN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S43 LDN, 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 S43 LDN registered?

S43 LDN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S43 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 LDN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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