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R604 MMR

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

234,912 mi
Last recorded234,912 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 MMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 234,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 222,130 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 222,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres starting to crack

corrosiuon starting all under floor pan/chassis

offside doors starting to rust

Pass 21 May 2010 206,930 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 206,642 miles

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 8 May 2009 192,701 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 174,348 miles

O/S/R bottom sill edge abit corroded

P/Brake cables appear to be getting abit seized slightly

Slight corrosion at front chassis areas and rear chassis/crossmember areas

Slight wear starting at b/discs

Fail 3 Apr 2008 174,348 miles

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

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

O/S/R bottom sill edge abit corroded

P/Brake cables appear to be getting abit seized slightly

Slight corrosion at front chassis areas and rear chassis/crossmember areas

Slight wear starting at b/discs

Pass 2 Apr 2007 165,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front brakes on imbalance limit

advise indicator switch condition

Pass 8 Apr 2006 156,279 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 156,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise n/s front inner d/shaft boot split

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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R604 MMR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R604 MMR, 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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R604 MMR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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