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R487 RNK

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,201 mi
Last recorded172,201 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 RNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 172,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door handle sticky

Pass 7 Dec 2011 169,557 miles

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 1 Dec 2011 169,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 156,763 miles

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

n/s mirror glass has restriced view

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2010 156,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s inner c/v boot split

n/s mirror glass has restriced view

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2009 145,476 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 145,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 5 Jun 2008 131,409 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 131,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 114,763 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 114,400 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 97,451 miles

handbrake only 17%

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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R487 RNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R487 RNK, 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 R487 RNK registered?

R487 RNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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