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R884 GYS

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,843 mi
Last recorded169,843 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 169,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front anti roll bar link ball joint worn

Offside Front tyre staring to perish, worn on shoulders and has a nail in it

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake performance just met 16% it would seem that the system requires some adjustment or repair

underbody and sills corroded

underbody and sills corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 169,841 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front anti roll bar link ball joint worn

Offside Front tyre staring to perish, worn on shoulders and has a nail in it

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake performance just met 16% it would seem that the system requires some adjustment or repair

underbody and sills corroded

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 167,019 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 167,019 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2014 158,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 155,375 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 155,375 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 150,456 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in the engine mountings

play in the nearside steering arm

Fail 30 Mar 2012 150,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in the engine mountings

play in the nearside steering arm

Pass 19 Mar 2011 142,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 135,865 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2009 131,098 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 131,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

inner drive shaft gaiters torn

offside rear shocker cover corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 124,631 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 124,631 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,294 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust heat cover insecure

Pass 31 May 2006 113,924 miles

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SIDE DOORS

LONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER CRACKED

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

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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R884 GYS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R884 GYS, 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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R884 GYS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R884 GYS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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