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R377 JUB

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,243 mi
Last recorded207,243 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 JUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 207,243 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT - noise on o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings when "spun"

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning lamp coming on

n/s/f anti-roll bar link boot split

o/s and n/s front - inner - drive shaft boots split

o/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded

oil leak on engine

rear wiper blade split

signal wire snapped on n/s/r caliper

slight damage on o/s/r indicator lens

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 11 Oct 2007 206,416 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brake warning lamp coming on

n/s/f anti-roll bar link - lower joint boot split

o/s and n/s inner c.v. boots split

o/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded

rear of van lined out with timber

rear wiper blade split

signal wire snapped on n/s/r brake caliper

Pass 11 Sep 2006 197,348 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 190,601 miles

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

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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R377 JUB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 R377 JUB, 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 29 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 R377 JUB registered?

R377 JUB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R377 JUB safe to buy?

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