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R580 KAF

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,429 mi
Last recorded35,429 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 KAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 35,429 miles

Rear Inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,136 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,118 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 35,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,746 miles

front wipers starting to smear.

slight underside corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,104 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 34,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,035 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,939 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,743 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Poor

Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wiper Poor

Pass 3 Apr 2010 33,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,429 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 31,492 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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R580 KAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R580 KAF, 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 R580 KAF registered?

R580 KAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R580 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 KAF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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