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R72 WLP

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,937 mi
Last recorded145,937 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 WLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 145,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

front brake discs badly worn

n/s/f bumper adrift

park brake pivot pin adrift

wipers juddering

Fail 19 Sep 2012 145,937 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

front brake discs badly worn

n/s/f bumper adrift

park brake pivot pin adrift

wipers juddering

Pass 21 Jul 2011 133,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

drivers inner door handle in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

offside rear tyreworn inners houlder perished and split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 133,124 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

drivers inner door handle in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

offside rear tyreworn inners houlder perished and split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 125,820 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 125,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009
Fail 11 Aug 2009

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,913 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 111,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 106,195 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 106,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 98,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 89,278 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 89,276 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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R72 WLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R72 WLP, 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 R72 WLP registered?

R72 WLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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