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R699 SLH

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,568 mi
Last recorded158,568 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 158,568 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 158,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 148,648 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 148,646 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 134,155 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 125,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked corner piece missing

nearside wing mirror cracked

offside front wing damaged

repair to front exhaust flexi and blowing slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2005 118,442 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 118,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R699 SLH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R699 SLH, 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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R699 SLH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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