MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s inner cv boot split
all 4 tyres non C commercial rated???
o/s & n/s front metal brake pipes corroded???
o/s front anti roll bar link arm rubber cover insecure???
o/s front inner c drive shaft boot split & insecure???
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all 4 tyres non C commercial rated???
o/s & n/s front metal brake pipes corroded???
o/s front anti roll bar link arm rubber cover insecure???
o/s front inner c drive shaft boot split & insecure???
Centre rear exhaust system in very poor condition.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advise play in nearside steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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R708 VAO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R708 VAO, 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 R708 VAO registered?
R708 VAO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R708 VAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R708 VAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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