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R727 FGA

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,071 mi
Last recorded120,071 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 FGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 120,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,267 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,305 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 109,305 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 90,452 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 90,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 90,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,044 miles

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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R727 FGA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R727 FGA, 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 R727 FGA registered?

R727 FGA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R727 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 FGA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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