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K8 FRL

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

326,284 mi
Last recorded326,284 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 FRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 326,284 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 326,264 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 311,076 miles

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

inner o/s cv boot split

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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K8 FRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 K8 FRL, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of K8 FRL?

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What year was K8 FRL registered?

K8 FRL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is K8 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 FRL shows 3 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.

Does K8 FRL have outstanding finance?

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