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R327 FVW

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,053 mi
Last recorded210,053 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 FVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 210,053 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

brake warning light on

n/s door mirror glass

Pass 16 Jan 2008 204,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake warning light staying on

n/s door mirror

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perishing

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 200,203 miles

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

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

brake warnin light stayin on

n/s door mirror

o/s/f inner cv boot spit

Fail 16 Jan 2007 200,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake warnin light stayin on

n/s door mirror

o/s/f inner cv boot spit

Pass 17 Jan 2006 194,104 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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R327 FVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R327 FVW, 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 R327 FVW registered?

R327 FVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R327 FVW safe to buy?

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