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R7 MCV

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,019 mi
Last recorded122,019 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 MCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 122,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 117,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 116,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2009 111,501 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 111,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 105,902 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 96,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 91,078 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 91,078 miles

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

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

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

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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R7 MCV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R7 MCV, 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 R7 MCV registered?

R7 MCV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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