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R480 HFG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,659 mi
Last recorded112,659 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 112,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,812 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,645 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 105,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,828 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,910 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 60,368 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2007 59,527 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,375 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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R480 HFG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R480 HFG, 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 R480 HFG registered?

R480 HFG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R480 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 HFG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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