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S981 EGU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,228 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,204 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 49,118 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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S981 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 S981 EGU, 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 27 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 S981 EGU registered?

S981 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S981 EGU safe to buy?

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