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R703 NMO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 NMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 112,914 miles

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

handbrake lever reserve travel just acceptable

nearside and offside headlamps condensated

nearside front and offside front inner c.v. gaiters split

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2011 112,717 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever reserve travel just acceptable

nearside and offside headlamps condensated

nearside front and offside front inner c.v. gaiters split

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,631 miles

nearside headlamp condensated

nearside inner c.v. gaiter split

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn and slightly corroded

nearside rear side door handle not working

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

offside headlamp condensated

offside inner c.v. gaiter split

offside rear brake disc slightly worn and slightly corroded

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

reserve travel on handbrake lever just acceptable

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2010 104,465 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

nearside headlamp condensated

nearside inner c.v. gaiter split

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn and slightly corroded

nearside rear side door handle not working

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

offside headlamp condensated

offside inner c.v. gaiter split

offside rear brake disc slightly worn and slightly corroded

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

reserve travel on handbrake lever just acceptable

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2009 98,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and severely scuffed on outer sidewall

nearside inner c.v. gaiter split

nearside seat belt slow to retract

offside inner c.v. gaiter split

Fail 23 Dec 2008 98,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and severely scuffed on outer sidewall

nearside inner c.v. gaiter split

nearside seat belt slow to retract

offside inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 14 Dec 2007 90,565 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no/plate cracked

nearside front inner c.v. gaiter split

offside front inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,363 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 86,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 78,516 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 78,516 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no/plate cracked

offside rear indicator lens cracked

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

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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R703 NMO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 R703 NMO, 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 R703 NMO registered?

R703 NMO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R703 NMO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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