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S799 FWY

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,164 mi
Last recorded174,164 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 FWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 174,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 166,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 160,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 160,280 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 147,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 143,143 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 143,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 142,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S799 FWY 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 62.5%.

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 S799 FWY, 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

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What year was S799 FWY registered?

S799 FWY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S799 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S799 FWY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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