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S725 MDP

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,528 mi
Last recorded192,528 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 MDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 192,528 miles

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

n s inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Dec 2010 192,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

n s inner cv boot split

Fail 18 Dec 2009 178,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 178,490 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 172,886 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Offside and nearside inner drive shaft split

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2007 168,235 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 159,783 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 148,241 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os door mirror glass cracked, water ingress os head light.

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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S725 MDP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S725 MDP, 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 S725 MDP registered?

S725 MDP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S725 MDP safe to buy?

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