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R699 TLD

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Multi-colour Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 TLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 135,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 130,362 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 130,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 124,121 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 124,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 120,366 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 120,366 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 May 2007 115,806 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 11,210 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 112,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 TLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Multi-colour with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLD, 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 R699 TLD registered?

R699 TLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R699 TLD safe to buy?

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