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R784 BHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 134,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2008 125,952 miles

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

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

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2007 121,217 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil low

Fail 4 Sep 2007 121,217 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 112,090 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 112,080 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 99,918 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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R784 BHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R784 BHJ, 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 R784 BHJ registered?

R784 BHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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