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R178 GHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,092 mi
Last recorded103,092 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 103,092 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 99,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,377 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 93,363 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,357 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 91,357 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 287,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R178 GHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R178 GHJ, 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 R178 GHJ registered?

R178 GHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R178 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 GHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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