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R39 TRA

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 TRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,136 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated / n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

some corrosion to under body / rear x member / o/s rear inner sill

Fail 29 Jul 2019 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated / n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

some corrosion to under body / rear x member / o/s rear inner sill

Fail 11 Jul 2019 77,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 77,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 77,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,533 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,551 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 71,302 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,208 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,559 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 65,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,847 miles

all previous advises apply

Fail 8 Feb 2007 57,845 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

emissio test not carried out due to exhaust leaking

rear brakes slightly out of balance

worn bearing noise from engine

Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,620 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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R39 TRA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R39 TRA, 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 R39 TRA registered?

R39 TRA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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