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R834 XWO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 XWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front inner wing corroding

offside steering rack boot damp

offside steering rack knuckle play

rear brake pads worn to minimum and discs corroded

rear chassis corroding

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front inner wing corroding

offside steering rack boot damp

offside steering rack knuckle play

rear brake pads worn to minimum and discs corroded

rear chassis corroding

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010
Pass 30 Apr 2009 113,410 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,398 miles

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES .

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,422 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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R834 XWO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R834 XWO, 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

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What year was R834 XWO registered?

R834 XWO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R834 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R834 XWO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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