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R473 VLK

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,699 mi
Last recorded132,699 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 132,699 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2019 130,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

extensive general underside age related corrosion but non structual

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,085 miles

underside corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,241 miles

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

brake lines corroded

underside corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 126,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to floors/sill & chassis

vehicle in overall poor condition

vin plate missing floor number present

Fail 18 Apr 2013 12,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,169 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 116,392 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 125,829 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 110,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 101,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 79,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 73,522 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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R473 VLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 R473 VLK, 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 29 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 R473 VLK registered?

R473 VLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R473 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 VLK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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