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R587 TYC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,566 mi
Last recorded141,566 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 141,566 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/r under iner sill is corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

windscreen cracked along the bottom edge but not in the drivers view

Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,400 miles

windscreen cracked below wipers

Fail 6 Sep 2013 137,398 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

windscreen cracked below wipers

Pass 30 Jul 2012 127,576 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 121,260 miles

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 121,260 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 14 May 2010 114,823 miles

both front inner cv boots split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 114,823 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 13 May 2009 103,940 miles

both wiper blades are worn on edges but clearing screen,

the inner drive shaft boots are split for the o/s and the n/s

Fail 8 May 2009 103,904 miles

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

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

both wiper blades are worn on edges but clearing screen,

the inner drive shaft boots are split for the o/s and the n/s

Pass 9 May 2008 97,789 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded but not holed.

handbrake travel high.

o/s inner cv boot split.

rear regsistartion plate slightly delaminated.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 1 May 2008 97,757 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system heavily corroded but not holed.

handbrake travel high.

o/s inner cv boot split.

rear regsistartion plate slightly delaminated.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,395 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 89,472 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F WHEEL SLIGHT BIND PRESENT †WATER IN O/S/F HEADLAMP †O/S/R BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION †SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD †BOTH FRONT BRAKE FEXYS - SOME PERISHING †

Pass 10 Feb 2006 83,218 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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R587 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R587 TYC, 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 R587 TYC registered?

R587 TYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R587 TYC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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