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R78 HWV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 HWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013
Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,403 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,751 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 92,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,956 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 87,945 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,793 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 84,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 69,947 miles

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

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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R78 HWV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R78 HWV, 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 R78 HWV registered?

R78 HWV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R78 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 HWV shows 12 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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