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S48 GRR

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 GRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

unable to read mileage

Fail 26 Feb 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

unable to read mileage

Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,513 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 98,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,890 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s front inner cv boot split

parking brake lever close to backstop

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,206 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

interior rearview mirror missing

n/s front inner cv boot split

o/s door mirror repaired

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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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S48 GRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 S48 GRR, 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 27 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 S48 GRR registered?

S48 GRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S48 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 GRR 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.

Does S48 GRR have outstanding finance?

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