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R362 AUJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

195,565 mi
Last recorded195,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 195,565 miles

Air filter housing pipe is missing.

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

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

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

o/s/r lens is cracked.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 195,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Air filter housing pipe is missing.

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

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

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

o/s/r lens is cracked.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 187,493 miles

Air intake pipe is missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 187,436 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Air intake pipe is missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 180,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2008 180,828 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2007 172,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot is split

the front brake discs are worn/corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2007 172,131 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs are worn/corroded.

n/s/f inner c.v boot is split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 164,805 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2006 164,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2005 157,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in tyre

o/s/f cv. gaiter wrong shape

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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R362 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R362 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.

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What year was R362 AUJ registered?

R362 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R362 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 AUJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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