MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,723 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear chassis rails rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear chassis rails etc rusty.
handbrake cables rusty
rear chassis and cross members rusty
rear shockabsorber covers rusty
tank straps rusty
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
handbrake cables very rusty
o/s rear tyre worn uneven
rear chassis rails rusted
rear shockabsorber covers rusted
tank straps very rusty
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 RCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R242 RCK, 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 R242 RCK registered?
R242 RCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R242 RCK safe to buy?
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