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S476 JPY

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,052 mi
Last recorded153,052 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 JPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 153,052 miles

both front brake pipes rusting

both rear shock covers rusting away

n/s door mirror tapped on

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r light unit cracked

rear brake discs wearing and rusty

strong advice both front brake flex hoses cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2010 150,548 miles

strong advice both front brake flex hoses small cracks starting

Pass 20 Feb 2009 149,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 140,695 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 140,695 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded not considered to be excessive

exhaust system corroded . rear tail pipe detiorated

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake disc in poor condition ( inner surface rusted )

Pass 13 Jan 2006 127,070 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 127,070 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S476 JPY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S476 JPY, 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 S476 JPY registered?

S476 JPY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S476 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S476 JPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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