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R651 FBH

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,945 mi
Last recorded107,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 FBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 168,976 miles

Oil leak

corrosion nearside inner sill

offside and nearside front windows tinted

offside and nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2012 168,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion nearside inner sill

offside and nearside front windows tinted

offside and nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2011 163,489 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 163,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 145,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 134,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 124,861 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

oil leak on engine

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

wipers condition

Fail 28 Jul 2007 124,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

front and rear pads condition

front brake hoses perishing

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

wipers condition

Pass 10 Jul 2006 112,057 miles

oil leak on engine

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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R651 FBH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R651 FBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R651 FBH?

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What year was R651 FBH registered?

R651 FBH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R651 FBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 FBH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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