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R265 MVN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,097 mi
Last recorded105,097 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 MVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 104,969 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2020 104,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,442 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

steering rack damp, no apparent leak

steering rack slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2016 77,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 77,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,306 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 77,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,645 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,460 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,823 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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R265 MVN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R265 MVN, 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 R265 MVN registered?

R265 MVN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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