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S469 DNU

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,224 mi
Last recorded176,224 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 176,224 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 168,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 162,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 154,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 147,515 miles

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

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

under body heavily under sealed at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2009 143,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 140,316 miles

rear crossmember showing corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2007 133,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 118,076 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 104,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 104,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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S469 DNU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S469 DNU, 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 S469 DNU registered?

S469 DNU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S469 DNU safe to buy?

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