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R81 ETW

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,015 mi
Last recorded157,015 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 ETW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 157,015 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 150,837 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 150,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 148,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jan 2010 148,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2008 133,088 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 133,088 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 May 2007 111,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 97,870 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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R81 ETW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R81 ETW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R81 ETW?

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What year was R81 ETW registered?

R81 ETW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R81 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 ETW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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