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R662 JNV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,252 mi
Last recorded102,252 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 102,252 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 94,973 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,821 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 88,793 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2006 83,955 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 78,104 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R662 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R662 JNV, 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.

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What year was R662 JNV registered?

R662 JNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R662 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 JNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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