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R24 GFE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,745 mi
Last recorded138,745 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 GFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 138,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 135,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,857 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 124,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,873 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 115,679 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 115,675 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs corroded..n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 103,848 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 103,848 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 99,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 99,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 88,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 88,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 GFE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GFE, 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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R24 GFE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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