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R273 EPV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,516 mi
Last recorded205,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 EPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 205,516 miles

reverse gear difficult to select

unable to clearly view brake pads

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both offside & nearside sill pannels corroded

chassis corroded

drivers door lock stiff to operate

nearside rear & offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 202,445 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gaitors split.

Brake warning light on.

Rear chassis area corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 202,439 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front inner driveshaft gaitors split.

Brake warning light on.

Rear chassis area corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 191,829 miles

Rear chassis/box sections corroded.o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split.n/s inner driveshaft gaitor split.Rear tyres wearing low on inside edge.Exhaust manifold stud missing & blowing slightly.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 191,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear chassis/box sections corroded.o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split.n/s inner driveshaft gaitor split.Rear tyres wearing low on inside edge.Exhaust manifold stud missing & blowing slightly.

Pass 3 May 2007 182,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 178,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R273 EPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R273 EPV, 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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R273 EPV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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