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S732 FVV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,682 mi
Last recorded194,682 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 194,682 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 194,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 192,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 191,399 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 191,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 189,954 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 189,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 187,925 miles

DIESEL FILLER NECK SWEATING

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 185,117 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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S732 FVV 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 S732 FVV, 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 S732 FVV registered?

S732 FVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S732 FVV safe to buy?

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