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S758 JGB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,563 mi
Last recorded171,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 171,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 166,455 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 166,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 157,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 146,962 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 146,916 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S758 JGB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S758 JGB, 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 S758 JGB registered?

S758 JGB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S758 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 JGB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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