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R802 TLH

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,943 mi
Last recorded155,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 155,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011
Pass 22 Jun 2010 135,944 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009

Both inner cv gaitors split

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2009

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Both inner cv gaitors split

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008
Fail 25 Sep 2008

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 119,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 111,748 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 111,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 103,540 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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R802 TLH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R802 TLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R802 TLH registered?

R802 TLH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R802 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 TLH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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