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R302 AEE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,453 mi
Last recorded150,453 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 AEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,453 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS// SILLS // AND FLOOR/PAN CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind sun visor (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 150,291 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS// SILLS // AND FLOOR/PAN CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind sun visor (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018

crack on screen

Fail 14 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded through wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded through wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Front windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Inner disc pitted

Pass 4 May 2016

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 3 May 2016

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 May 2015 141,439 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 141,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 138,440 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 138,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 117,785 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC,S WORN

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 109,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 102,794 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,364 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 91,406 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 91,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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R302 AEE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R302 AEE, 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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R302 AEE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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