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R361 AUJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,518 mi
Last recorded197,518 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 197,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2009 189,572 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 189,572 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 185,151 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 185,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 222,722 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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R361 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R361 AUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R361 AUJ?

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What year was R361 AUJ registered?

R361 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R361 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 AUJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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