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R829 WLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,300 mi
Last recorded109,300 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 WLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 109,300 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 109,300 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner track rod slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2008 91,556 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 82,617 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 73,075 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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R829 WLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R829 WLT, 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 R829 WLT registered?

R829 WLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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