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R365 AUJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Fail 22 Jul 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Jul 2009
Fail 2 Jul 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 155,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 155,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 144,407 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 144,371 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R365 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R365 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 R365 AUJ registered?

R365 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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