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R138 VOK

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,038 mi
Last recorded124,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 VOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,038 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 116,351 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 103,628 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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R138 VOK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R138 VOK, 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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What year was R138 VOK registered?

R138 VOK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R138 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 VOK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R138 VOK have outstanding finance?

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