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R32 TLL

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,102 mi
Last recorded119,102 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 TLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 117,291 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011

BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010

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)

front no plate deteriorating.

n/s mirror glass to small for safety.

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split.

Fail 3 Mar 2010

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

front no plate deteriorating.

n/s mirror glass to small for safety.

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 22 Jan 2009

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

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

o.s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

rear no plate deteriorating.

some light scratching to swept areas of windscreen.

Fail 20 Jan 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o.s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r brake effort low for make & model.

rear no plate deteriorating.

some light scratching to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r indicator lens temp repair o.k at time of test.

some scratching to zone A of windscreen is very near fail limit.

Fail 1 Feb 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r indicator lens temp repair o.k at time of test.

some scratching to zone A of windscreen is very near fail limit.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 62,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,832 miles

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 62,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2006 57,285 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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R32 TLL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R32 TLL, 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 R32 TLL registered?

R32 TLL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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