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R363 BTC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,114 mi
Last recorded141,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 BTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 141,114 miles

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 138,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 135,423 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 135,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 125,000 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 125,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 111,723 miles

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

slight wear o/s/f anti roll bar link

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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R363 BTC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R363 BTC, 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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R363 BTC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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