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R643 VUX

1997 Mercedes Unknown

Black Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,734 mi
Last recorded163,734 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Unknown146,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 VUX
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 163,734 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear inner 1/4 panels corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner sill area corroded

Offside Inner sill/skirt area poor repair and corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear inner 1/4 panels corroded

Offside Rear valence damaged

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

body, brakes, suspension and chassis components corroded.

cooling fan detached from drive

seat belt installation check date 05-07-1999/26 seats/cert number ME4257B

vehicle in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2016 163,657 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm bald (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing seat belt clip missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure securing bolt missing (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion emergency exit door (6.1.C.1)

Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar frame and boot floor frame work (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear inner 1/4 panels corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner sill area corroded

Offside Inner sill/skirt area poor repair and corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear inner 1/4 panels corroded

Offside Rear valence damaged

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

body, brakes, suspension and chassis components corroded.

boot floor frame corroded throughout

cooling fan detached from drive

seat belt installation check date 05-07-1999/26 seats/cert number ME4257B

vehicle in poor condition

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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R643 VUX is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in Black with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 146,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R643 VUX is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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