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R330 MNN

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,917 mi
Last recorded137,917 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 MNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 137,917 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 24 Jan 2008 137,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

fan belt worn

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 31 Jan 2007 125,592 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 125,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 119,054 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 119,054 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R330 MNN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 R330 MNN, 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 29 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 R330 MNN registered?

R330 MNN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R330 MNN safe to buy?

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