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R758 VEC

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,071 mi
Last recorded124,071 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 VEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 124,071 miles

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

Crack in front windscreen, nearside. Outside zone A and swept area.

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Slight surface corrosion underneath vehicle

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 124,071 miles

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

Crack in front windscreen, nearside. Outside zone A and swept area.

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Slight surface corrosion underneath vehicle

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 118,733 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 112,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 106,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 101,678 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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R758 VEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R758 VEC, 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 R758 VEC registered?

R758 VEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R758 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 VEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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