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S605 FHU

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 121,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 121,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,300 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

f/n/s & f/o/s ant-roll bar link joints dust covers split

Fail 28 Sep 2009 112,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

f/n/s & f/o/s ant-roll bar link joints dust covers split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 105,971 miles

front pads close to limit

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2007 95,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,891 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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S605 FHU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S605 FHU, 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 S605 FHU registered?

S605 FHU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S605 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 FHU 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.

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