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R454 LDG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

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

RegistrationR454 LDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking around rim mounting on inner

Fail 19 Jul 2010 114,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 114,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 106,690 miles

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

advise rear brake service

Pass 11 Jun 2008 101,820 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 101,815 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

strong advise replacement of rear brake pipes (corroded) note crack in screen at 9mm. slight play in n/s/f tie rod. note handbrake is high

Pass 12 Apr 2007 92,425 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 92,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to brake pipes.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

front pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

metal in rear tyres.

rear tyres badly worn on edges.

screen damaged.

Pass 5 May 2006 81,714 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 81,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

metal in nearside rear tyre

possible water leak fromt thermostat housing.Advise pressure test

rear tyres worn on edges and worn to 2mm

wear to brake pads and discs.Advise wheel removal for further inspection

windscreen damaged

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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R454 LDG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R454 LDG, 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 R454 LDG registered?

R454 LDG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R454 LDG safe to buy?

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