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R416 DNB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,443 mi
Last recorded122,443 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 DNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 122,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot will not open

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Jul 2009 122,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

boot will not open

Pass 26 Jun 2008 109,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 109,510 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2007 94,621 miles

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

both rear brake disks corroded slightly

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear shockabsorber cover broken

Fail 7 Jun 2007 94,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear brake discs corroded slightly

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear shockabsorber cover broken

Pass 26 May 2006 91,504 miles

offside link rod slite play

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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R416 DNB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R416 DNB, 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 R416 DNB registered?

R416 DNB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R416 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 DNB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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