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S605 MVY

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,341 mi
Last recorded132,341 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 MVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 132,341 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 132,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 119,292 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 119,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pedal travel,but not excessive

offside mirror cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2006 118,959 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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 MVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 S605 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

S605 MVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S605 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 MVY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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