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R796 UHN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

RegistrationR796 UHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 144,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 127,798 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 127,798 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 10 Apr 2006 118,239 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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R796 UHN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R796 UHN, 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 R796 UHN registered?

R796 UHN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R796 UHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 UHN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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