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R86 CUM

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,009 mi
Last recorded19,009 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 CUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,009 miles

Inner Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 176,681 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake travel

rear brake aplication slightly uneven n/s slow

Pass 10 Apr 2007 164,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 164,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 155,261 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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R86 CUM 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 R86 CUM, 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 R86 CUM registered?

R86 CUM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R86 CUM safe to buy?

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