MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust blowing
nearside front brake pipe corroded
nearside loading door handle insicure
nearside rear coil spring broke on extreme end
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust blowing
nearside front brake pipe corroded
nearside loading door handle insicure
nearside rear coil spring broke on extreme end
chassis corroded
discs worn
door mirror cracked
play in the stering
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R653 FGA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R653 FGA, 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 R653 FGA?
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What year was R653 FGA registered?
R653 FGA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R653 FGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R653 FGA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R653 FGA have outstanding finance?
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