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S654 SDX

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 SDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 118,853 miles

osrtyre won on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,557 miles

both front inner cv boots split

corrosion body panels

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 89,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 25 Jul 2008 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,763 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 83,763 miles

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

exhaust has minor blow

offside inner cv boot split

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness offside rear caliper (no leaks)

oil leak

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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S654 SDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S654 SDX, 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 S654 SDX registered?

S654 SDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S654 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S654 SDX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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