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R817 LRX

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,447 mi
Last recorded91,447 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 82,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 71,939 miles

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

inside of rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,075 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 64,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,990 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,749 miles

all brake disc's corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight play offside front steering rack arm

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,462 miles

all brake discs corroded

dampness to both steering track rod ends

deepcuts to both rear tyre treads

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

high imbalance to front brakes

loud noise from engine when idling

movement to offside inner tie rod

nearside inner wheel arch cover insecure

scratches to bodywork

slight frey to offside centre rear seatbelt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

dampness to both steering track rod ends

deepcuts to both rear tyre treads

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

high imbalance to front brakes

high imbalance to front brakes

loud noise from engine when idling

movement to offside inner tie rod

nearside inner wheel arch cover insecure

scratches to bodywork

slight frey to offside centre rear seatbelt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,728 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,721 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,366 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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R817 LRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R817 LRX, 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 R817 LRX registered?

R817 LRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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