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R627 EWV

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 135,934 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 134,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wings corroded around wheel arches

Fail 9 Aug 2013 134,072 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wings corroded around wheel arches

Fail 16 Jul 2012 129,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 129,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 114,637 miles

both sides front sub frame rear mounting areas corroding

both sides rear suspension mounting area corroding

n/s headlamp condensated

o/s/f door and wing corroding

vague pattern n/s headlamp aim and on upper limits

Pass 24 Jul 2008 110,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 110,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 105,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 96,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 88,331 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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R627 EWV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R627 EWV, 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 R627 EWV registered?

R627 EWV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R627 EWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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