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S798 LEF

1998 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,543 mi
Last recorded121,543 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 LEF
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 121,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of stub axle. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of stub axle. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 120,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 120,368 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working Lamp on side. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,327 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,013 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,315 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 111,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 111,779 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 109,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 109,312 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 105,432 miles

o/s/f tyre requires recut to inner side

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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S798 LEF is a 1998 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S798 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S798 LEF is a 1998 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S798 LEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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