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R799 KWS

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,472 mi
Last recorded208,472 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 KWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 208,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 208,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 208,363 miles

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

osf wing insecure no sharp edges

osr disk corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 208,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

osf wing insecure no sharp edges

osr disk corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

coolant leak

exhaust manifold cracked, but not blowing

general corroison on underside

o/s front tyre tread worn and startingtoget low

rear brake discs badly corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded and starting to pit, but not excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2013 208,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight exhaust blow

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2012 208,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight exhaust blow

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

oil leak

vehicle chassis has multiple surface rust spots

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 205,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 202,207 miles

please see failur no 360634757487 for advisories

Fail 11 Sep 2007 202,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust heavly corroded may need attention soon

front and rear flexable brake hoses age cracking

gearbox oil leaks

heavy engine oil leaks

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2007

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 197,984 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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R799 KWS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 R799 KWS, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R799 KWS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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