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79,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Surface corrosion on rear brake discs
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
small chip in windscreen
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal only meets the min std to pass mot test would advise further inspection to poor brake pedal
some travel noted to brake pedal surface corrosion noted to brake pipes pinion shaft from steering rack to column excessive lift when engine not running but NO lift with engine running
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
some travel noted to brake pedal surface corrosion noted to brake pipes pinion shaft from steering rack to column excessive lift when engine not running but NO lift with engine running
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R308 TKX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R308 TKX, 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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R308 TKX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 1998.
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