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S79 HUB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,884 mi
Last recorded71,884 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 HUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 71,884 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,849 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 71,797 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,729 miles

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

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

recent undersealing of vehicle underbody

slight diesel leak

Pass 25 Nov 2019 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

advise rear brake check

Fail 22 Nov 2018 70,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

advise rear brake check

Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,170 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,389 miles

both front tyres badly perished on side walls

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,939 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 68,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,221 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 68,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,572 miles

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,572 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 65,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,046 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split,

slight wear/noise in offside rear wheel bearing,

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,181 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,168 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,955 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,917 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,141 miles

both rear brake discs worn on inner sides

Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner sides

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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S79 HUB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S79 HUB, 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 S79 HUB registered?

S79 HUB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S79 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 HUB shows 27 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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