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S744 LVN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,688 mi
Last recorded132,688 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 LVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 132,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both outer sills

crack in windscreen just outside swept area

front flexable brake hoses cracking

offside inner cv gator split

rear shockabsorber covers missing

Fail 5 Mar 2011 132,687 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both outer sills

crack in windscreen just outside swept area

front flexable brake hoses cracking

offside inner cv gator split

rear shockabsorber covers missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 128,483 miles

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

brake pipes greased

corrosion both outer sills

crack in offside mirror

crack in windscrren not in swept area

nearside inner cv gator split

nearside rear parking brake efficancy low

shockabsorber covers broken

Pass 20 Feb 2009 122,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 115,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 109,275 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 101,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 101,187 miles

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

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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S744 LVN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 S744 LVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S744 LVN?

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What year was S744 LVN registered?

S744 LVN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S744 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S744 LVN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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