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S476 SPV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 SPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,890 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,720 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,106 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,796 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 83,796 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 81,656 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 80,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes 19% imbalance

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 80,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,706 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,419 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slight inner wall damage

offside front inner cv boot split

Fail 18 Mar 2008 78,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slight inner wall damage

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,952 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 67,892 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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S476 SPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S476 SPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S476 SPV?

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What year was S476 SPV registered?

S476 SPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S476 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S476 SPV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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