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R83 LVO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,958 mi
Last recorded110,958 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 LVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 110,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 108,187 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 108,182 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

brake resivoure is damp NOT leaking, looks to of been over filled

nearside rear shock absorber outer dust cover corroding.

radiator return pipe is loose

signs of corrosion under vehicle but no holes

slight play in offside front wheel, and in rack

sterring rack damp only, NOT leaking and rack mount bushes slightly worn, creating very slight movement.

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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R83 LVO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R83 LVO, 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 R83 LVO registered?

R83 LVO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R83 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 LVO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R83 LVO have outstanding finance?

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