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S668 DMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 DMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,904 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 84,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 79,304 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Offside mirror cracked.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wipers in poor condition.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 79,248 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Offside mirror cracked.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear in o/s of rack.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,171 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 69,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 60,689 miles

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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S668 DMV 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 62.5%.

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 S668 DMV, 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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S668 DMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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