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R38 HHR

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,727 mi
Last recorded162,727 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 HHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 162,727 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 2 Oct 2012 162,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worm to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 148,759 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 148,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroding

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s outer sill corroded and holed

n/s/f wing corroding

o/s/f wing heavily corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear chassis corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2010 146,100 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 136,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 136,701 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 130,034 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 125,408 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 125,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 120,201 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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R38 HHR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R38 HHR, 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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R38 HHR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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