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R380 AUJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationR380 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

no mileage displayed

Pass 30 Jun 2011 162,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 147,367 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 145,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 117,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside + nearside drive shafts inner c,v gators split

slight play in offside + nearside steering rack tie rods

small hole in nearside front headlight lens

Pass 13 Jan 2009 117,745 miles

offside + nearside drive shafts inner c,v gators split

slight play in offside + nearside steering rack tie rods

small hole in nearside front headlight lens

Pass 5 Jul 2007 101,205 miles

corrosion started on n/s/r brake pipe

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

o/s/f inner c/v boot split

slight wear/play in n/s steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2007 101,205 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion started on n/s/r brake pipe

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

o/s/f inner c/v boot split

slight wear/play in n/s steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2006

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

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

corrosion on exhaust rear sections

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake approaching a no reserve travel position

n/s inner c/v boot adrift from c/v joint

o/s handbrake not locking up

wear in steering rack on both sides esp n/s

Pass 6 Jul 2006

corrosion on exhaust rear sections

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake approaching a no reserve travel position

n/s inner c/v boot adrift from c/v joint

o/s handbrake not locking up

wear in steering rack on both sides esp n/s

Pass 7 Jul 2005 85,825 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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R380 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 63.6%.

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 R380 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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R380 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R380 AUJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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