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S688 BPA

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,701 mi
Last recorded187,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 187,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to outter sill and rear loading door

rust on the bottom of drivers door

Pass 18 Mar 2011 179,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 172,758 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 172,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 165,842 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 160,895 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2006 153,748 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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S688 BPA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S688 BPA, 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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S688 BPA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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