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S599 VBA

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,764 mi
Last recorded167,764 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 VBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 167,764 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 166,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 161,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 154,334 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 146,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 137,445 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 130,382 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 21/02/2007.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 130,382 miles

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

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre worn on edges.

both rear light lenses damaged,but not showing white light to rear.

condensation in o/s headlamp.

various light scratches & small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 122,194 miles

both rear light lenses damaged/cracked but complete.

o/s/r brake disc touching back plate slightly.

o/s/r quater panel moulding missing.

slight accident damage to tail gate.

underside of vehicle very dry.

various stone chips in windscreen,slightly marked by wiper blades.

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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S599 VBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S599 VBA, 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 S599 VBA registered?

S599 VBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S599 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S599 VBA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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