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S860 TWB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,474 mi
Last recorded160,474 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 TWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2008 160,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 160,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 141,445 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 141,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 121,888 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 121,888 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 121,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2005 110,067 miles

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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S860 TWB 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S860 TWB, 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 S860 TWB?

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What year was S860 TWB registered?

S860 TWB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S860 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S860 TWB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S860 TWB have outstanding finance?

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