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R341 EBD

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,851 mi
Last recorded206,851 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 206,851 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering coloum u/j rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2009 206,765 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering coloum u/j rusty

Fail 7 May 2008 193,569 miles

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

slight corrosion of various under body panels

slight cracking of rear lamp lens n/s

Pass 7 May 2008 193,569 miles

slight corrosion of various under body panels

slight cracking of rear lamp lens n/s

Pass 3 Jul 2007 173,306 miles

drive shaft oil seals leaking slight

Fail 25 Jun 2007 172,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

1/ n/s inner c/v boot split †2/ driveshaft oil seals leaking slightly †3/ rear brake pads worn †4/ rear discs worn †5/ handbrake cables not working correctly †6/ heat shield on silencer loose

Pass 26 Jun 2006 154,309 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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R341 EBD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R341 EBD, 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 R341 EBD registered?

R341 EBD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R341 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R341 EBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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