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R841 HOB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,805 mi
Last recorded115,805 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 HOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,805 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 115,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 112,799 miles

offside front tyre cracking within its tread

slight play in offside track rod end

surface corrosion to underside rear chassis

Fail 19 Apr 2014 112,799 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre cracking within its tread

slight play in offside track rod end

surface corrosion to underside rear chassis

Pass 24 May 2013 100,615 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 13 May 2013 100,595 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plate deterioated

nearside rear lens damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2013 100,566 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine very close to overheating

front & rear number plates deteriorating

light damage to nearside rear light unit lense

nearside front tyre perishing on outer shoulder

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing in between tread pattern

Pass 20 May 2012 94,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 92,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside and offside front inner cv boots split

nearside and offside vehichle structure (tow bar mountings perscribed area) is corroded but not cosidered to be excesive

nearside rear light cluster has slight damage

Pass 10 May 2010 87,126 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 7 May 2009 83,649 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside inner drive shaft boots split allowing grease to leak out

Fail 6 May 2009 83,649 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside inner drive shaft boots split allowing grease to leak out

Pass 20 May 2008 79,181 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 79,181 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 77,248 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 77,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,188 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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R841 HOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R841 HOB, 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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R841 HOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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