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R592 JWC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,942 mi
Last recorded197,942 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 JWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 197,942 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 197,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 193,562 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 183,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 171,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 161,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 153,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 146,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 146,908 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 139,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 133,983 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 133,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 122,762 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 122,762 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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R592 JWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R592 JWC, 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 R592 JWC registered?

R592 JWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R592 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 JWC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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