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R390 WBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,831 mi
Last recorded164,831 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 164,831 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

genraly rusty underneath

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r brake disc rusty.

slight play in both front antiroll bar links.

Fail 5 Jun 2010 164,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

generaly rusty

n/s/f cv boot

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Jun 2009 159,498 miles

All front subframe bushes deteriorating.

Both front chassis legs deteriorating.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f wheel arch deteriorating.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare and n/s/r tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 28 May 2008 151,639 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 151,639 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 145,940 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 145,940 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 133,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 133,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside 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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R390 WBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R390 WBL, 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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R390 WBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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