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R203 BHK

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,897 mi
Last recorded167,897 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 167,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 166,450 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 166,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pads low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear sills corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 166,247 miles

Nearside Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Front brake pads low

Offside Rear light lens cracked

exhaust flexi in poor condition/ leaking slightly

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 162,611 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded

Nearside Rear brake light lens cracked

Nearside mirror cracked slightly

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front inner track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded slightly

both o/s and n/s rear inner sills becoming corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 162,611 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside mirror cracked slightly

Nearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded

Nearside Rear brake light lens cracked

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front inner track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded slightly

both o/s and n/s rear inner sills becoming corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 158,701 miles

Offside Front Outer sill becoming corroded

Offside Front anti-roll bar end link has slight play in ball joint

Offside wiper blade slightly split

Rear brake discs corroded / worn

o/s/r light lense cracked

underside of vehicle generally corroded

various brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 155,661 miles

o.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play/worn

o.s mirror outer cover slightly insecure

o.s rear lamp lense has repair tape

Fail 6 Jul 2015 155,661 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play/worn

o.s mirror outer cover slightly insecure

o.s rear lamp lense has repair tape

Pass 28 Jul 2014 153,917 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 153,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 151,760 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 151,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 149,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 148,161 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 143,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 137,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 134,381 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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R203 BHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R203 BHK, 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 R203 BHK registered?

R203 BHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R203 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 BHK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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