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offside door mirror cracked, does have interior mirror and view to the rear
offside inner cv gaitor split to excess and detatched
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
heavy oil leak from the engine
offside door mirror cracked, does have interior mirror and view to the rear
offside inner cv gaitor split to excess and detatched
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
off side front inner cv boot split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
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R871 GKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R871 GKN, 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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R871 GKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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