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R129 WNT

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 WNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 152,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 152,635 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 143,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2010 139,044 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 139,044 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 130,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 123,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 115,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 103,152 miles

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

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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R129 WNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R129 WNT, 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 R129 WNT registered?

R129 WNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R129 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 WNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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