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R241 WLH

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 WLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 137,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

both rear tyre treads less than 3mm

cut in sidewall n/s front tyre

o/s rear tyre sidewall craked and cuts

Pass 4 Oct 2008 119,830 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front and rear tyres have small cut on outer wall

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 109,023 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 99,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 88,651 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R241 WLH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R241 WLH, 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 R241 WLH registered?

R241 WLH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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