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S687 MLP

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,459 mi
Last recorded106,459 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 MLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,459 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 106,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 100,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 90,107 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,903 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 84,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 80,631 miles

near side door mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear.

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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S687 MLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S687 MLP, 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 S687 MLP registered?

S687 MLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S687 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 MLP shows 9 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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