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R24 FHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 129,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light lense damaged.

rear brake discs corroded.

windscreen marked.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 129,316 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light lense damaged.

rear brake discs corroded.

windscreen marked.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 115,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

os/f inner cv boot split

Pass 20 Aug 2007 106,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 96,946 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 96,908 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R24 FHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R24 FHJ, 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 R24 FHJ registered?

R24 FHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R24 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 FHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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