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S612 DHR

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 DHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,805 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake wear indicator wires not connected

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside sill/floor advance corrosion not in prescibed area

Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,881 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside sill/floor advance corrosion not in prescibed area

Fail 4 Jan 2010 91,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,848 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 82,244 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 82,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,797 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 70,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,640 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 65,640 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S612 DHR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S612 DHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S612 DHR?

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What year was S612 DHR registered?

S612 DHR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S612 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S612 DHR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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