MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Crack in windscreen, outside wipe zone, n/s.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
A.B.S. symbol missing from warning light.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front reg. plate deteriorated but legible.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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R158 XEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R158 XEL, 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 R158 XEL registered?
R158 XEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R158 XEL safe to buy?
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