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R240 NVK

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

211,473 mi
Last recorded211,473 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 NVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 211,473 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 207,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 200,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 196,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 192,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 184,282 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 173,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 168,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 162,393 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 156,636 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 156,636 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 151,546 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 151,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 145,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 139,843 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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R240 NVK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R240 NVK, 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 R240 NVK registered?

R240 NVK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R240 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 NVK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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