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S591 KOB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,555 mi
Last recorded175,555 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 175,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Dec 2008 175,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Dec 2007 170,489 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 170,489 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 164,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no spare wheel fitted

red tape over offside rear light lense

Fail 21 Dec 2006 164,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no spare wheel fitted

red tape over offside rear light lense

Pass 23 Dec 2005 158,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

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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S591 KOB is a 1999 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S591 KOB, 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 S591 KOB registered?

S591 KOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S591 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S591 KOB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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