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R869 TBP

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Cream Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,790 mi
Last recorded108,790 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 TBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,790 miles

Advise corrosion started on underside of vehicle in places

Pass 30 Dec 2009 99,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,807 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,652 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 68,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,579 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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R869 TBP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Cream with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R869 TBP, 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 R869 TBP registered?

R869 TBP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R869 TBP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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