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S495 DSG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

304,123 mi
Last recorded304,123 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 304,123 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 304,123 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 293,713 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S495 DSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S495 DSG, 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 S495 DSG registered?

S495 DSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S495 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 DSG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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