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R466 OOK

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,674 mi
Last recorded141,674 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 OOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 141,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted and worn.... to be replaced in near future

Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,753 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear s/absorber covers corroded

rear underfloor areas corroded

slight play rack

w/screen slight damage zone b

Fail 24 Jul 2009 127,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

front+rear brake pads worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear s/absorber covers corroded

rear underfloor areas corroded

slight play rack

w/screen slight damage zone b

Pass 24 Jul 2008 114,308 miles

front number plate damaged

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

rear s/absorber covers corroded

rear steel brake pipes rusty

slight play f/o/s anti-roll bar link

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2008 114,101 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

f/n/s lower swivel rubber split

front number plate damaged

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

rear s/absorber covers corroded

rear steel brake pipes rusty

slight play f/o/s anti-roll bar link

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2007 101,999 miles

rear s/absorber cover corroded †rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 90,148 miles

rear s/absorbers covers corroded †front brake pads worn †w/screen slight damage †

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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R466 OOK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R466 OOK, 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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R466 OOK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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