MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside inner driveshaft boot split
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R842 WLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel 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 R842 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 R842 WLT registered?
R842 WLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R842 WLT safe to buy?
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