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R734 KDL

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 KDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 90,981 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 90,981 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 79,074 miles

bonnet release handle defective

Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,399 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2008 73,399 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2007 67,458 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

front number plate cracked

front wipers split

offside rear light lens cracked

stonechip in nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,458 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front number plate cracked

front wipers split

offside rear light lens cracked

stonechip in nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,365 miles

BOTH INNER CV GAITERS PERISHED

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT STONECHIPPED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Pass 21 Apr 2005 54,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R734 KDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R734 KDL, 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 R734 KDL registered?

R734 KDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R734 KDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R734 KDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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