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S719 DGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,398 mi
Last recorded86,398 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,398 miles

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

offside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade

Fail 10 Sep 2008 72,388 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade

Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,819 miles

nearside front wiper

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 49,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 45,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 45,174 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake discs

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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S719 DGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow 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 S719 DGX, 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 S719 DGX registered?

S719 DGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S719 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S719 DGX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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