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R184 MSG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,784 mi
Last recorded139,784 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 MSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,784 miles

undercoated

Fail 28 Oct 2024 139,784 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undercoated

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,600 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight lift

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 perished and low (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers poor

sills corroded and underside waxed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,576 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 93,512 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 93,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 87,954 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 86,001 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,569 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,682 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 73,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,743 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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R184 MSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R184 MSG, 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 R184 MSG registered?

R184 MSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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