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R763 GVX

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,060 mi
Last recorded16,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

alternator belt frayed

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2012 15,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

alternator belt frayed

Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,835 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 4,831 miles

Centre Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temporary repair to exhaust downpipe

Pass 8 Jun 2010 595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 130,358 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 130,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF INNER CVJ Boot Split

Vehicle starting to corrode at rear

Pass 5 Mar 2008 122,194 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 122,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 112,657 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 112,655 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on †inner edges. †wheel covers fitted restricting view †of wheel bolts

Pass 8 Jun 2006 101,160 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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R763 GVX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R763 GVX, 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 R763 GVX registered?

R763 GVX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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