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R828 KGD

1998 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,626 mi
Last recorded51,626 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vario196,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 KGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,626 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 47,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,665 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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R828 KGD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 196,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R828 KGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R828 KGD registered?

R828 KGD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R828 KGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 KGD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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