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R215 CMA

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,335 mi
Last recorded106,335 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 CMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses and both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,247 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,253 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,308 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,431 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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R215 CMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R215 CMA, 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 R215 CMA registered?

R215 CMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R215 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 CMA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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