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R174 GUF

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,748 mi
Last recorded179,748 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 179,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both chassis rails

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear inner sills

excessive corrosion on both front inner wings

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter splitting

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear brake discs worn

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 21 May 2011 179,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both chassis rails

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear inner sills

excessive corrosion on both front inner wings

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter splitting

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear brake discs worn

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 2 Jun 2010 170,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

both front wheel arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

front chasis rails corroded

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

rear brake load sensor vavle sticking

rear chasis rails corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 163,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both front chasis rails corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear chasis rails corroded

both rear lamp units damaged

hydraulic cluth pipe badly corroded

n/s/outer sil corroded

n/s/r brake disc worn and corroded

o/s/f door inner sil corroded

o/s/f inner cv gaitor badly split

o/s/r brake disc worn

play on o/s/f track rod end

power steering pipes badly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 162,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 162,920 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 158,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 158,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

offside inner c.v joint gaiter split

Pass 6 May 2006 153,387 miles

nearside door mirror badly cracked

offside inner cv gaitor 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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R174 GUF is a 1997 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 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 R174 GUF, 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 R174 GUF registered?

R174 GUF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R174 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 GUF shows 9 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.

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