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R865 LLJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,748 mi
Last recorded60,748 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,748 miles

all brake hoses slightly perished.

both number plates starting to delaminate.

inside edge of front brake discs corroded & worn.

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

o/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded & insecure.

underbody dry & corroded.(Needs wax oyling)!

various stone chips in windscreen.

split in o/s/f tyre side wall!

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,748 miles

both front brake discs worn/corroded.

both registration plates slightly delaminated.

n/s inner cv boot split.

rear brakes squeel when opperated.

small split in o/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,280 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

both registration plates delaminated.

rear washer not working.

spare tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,195 miles

Both number plate starting to delaminate.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f drive shaft joint slightly noisey.

Fail 5 Dec 2005 55,195 miles

Both number plate starting to delaminate.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f drive shaft joint slightly noisey.

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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R865 LLJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 R865 LLJ, 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 29 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 R865 LLJ registered?

R865 LLJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R865 LLJ safe to buy?

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