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R1 DMX

1999 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,308 mi
Last recorded112,308 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Atego177,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 DMX
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2023 112,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 106,578 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 106,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 103,475 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,468 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 104,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 99,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 99,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 97,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,604 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 73,970 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 61,847 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,971 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 47,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,508 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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R1 DMX is a 1999 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 177,528 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 DMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 DMX registered?

R1 DMX is a 1999 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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