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S61 DDO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,880 mi
Last recorded137,880 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 137,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 106,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,832 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,721 miles

glow plug warning lamp on intermittant

nearside rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2008 81,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

glow plug warning lamp on intermittant

nearside rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,053 miles

offside anti-roll bar link lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 5 Sep 2005 66,830 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 66,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

wiper switch stem broken

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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S61 DDO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S61 DDO, 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

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What year was S61 DDO registered?

S61 DDO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S61 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 DDO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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