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S486 ETM

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,580 mi
Last recorded72,580 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 ETM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,580 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread check front wheel tracking

Fail 4 Nov 2009 71,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread check front wheel tracking

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,311 miles

Oil leak

battery warning light on

Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,311 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

battery warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2007 69,844 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 69,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 68,787 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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S486 ETM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc 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 S486 ETM, 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 S486 ETM registered?

S486 ETM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S486 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S486 ETM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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