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R357 FVW

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,116 mi
Last recorded122,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 FVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 122,116 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv joint split. not part of mot

Fail 10 Jul 2009 122,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f inner cv joint split. not part of mot

Pass 9 Jul 2008 119,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front inner cv boots split

shorted wiper blade fitted to nearside so damage to screen is not within the swept area

Fail 1 Jul 2008 119,059 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 114,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 108,030 miles

both inner cv gaiters splitting

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on inner side wall

Fail 13 Jun 2006 108,030 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both inner cv gaiters splitting

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on inner side wall

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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R357 FVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R357 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 R357 FVW registered?

R357 FVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R357 FVW 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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