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R586 NDD

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,260 mi
Last recorded263,260 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 NDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 263,260 miles

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

front wiper blade ends worn

n/s handbrake low reading

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 16 Jul 2011 263,259 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s handbrake low reading

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 23 Apr 2010 263,324 miles

both track rod ends have slight play

exhaust sheild loose

front light switch faulty

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre geting low

passenger front mirror cracked

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2007 187,968 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 187,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 183,047 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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R586 NDD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R586 NDD, 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 R586 NDD registered?

R586 NDD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R586 NDD safe to buy?

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