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S658 MPY

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,897 mi
Last recorded134,897 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 MPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2009 134,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 134,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 129,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 123,851 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 123,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 117,817 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs lipped

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both rear tyres perishing

glow plug light staying on

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside outer driveshaft gaitor signs of age

rear number plate discoloured

slight dampness around master cylinder

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2006 117,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

all brake discs lipped

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both rear tyres perishing

glow plug light staying on

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside outer driveshaft gaitor signs of age

rear number plate discoloured

slight dampness around master cylinder

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

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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S658 MPY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S658 MPY, 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 S658 MPY registered?

S658 MPY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S658 MPY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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