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R643 BWR

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

178,930 mi
Last recorded178,930 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 BWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2013 178,930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f door correded not causing sharp edge

n/s/r discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f door correded not causing sharp edge

n/s/r discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,363 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,525 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn.

o/s/f inner cv boot split.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 115,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn.

o/s/f inner cv boot split.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 91,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,083 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 63,991 miles

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack but ok for test.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,480 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 45,471 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,877 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R643 BWR 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 53.8%.

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 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 R643 BWR, 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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R643 BWR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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