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S955 MLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 MLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,285 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,277 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 73,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 56,228 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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S955 MLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S955 MLT, 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 S955 MLT registered?

S955 MLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S955 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 MLT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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