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R897 NRF

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

249,836 mi
Last recorded249,836 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 NRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 249,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 249,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 241,736 miles

Oil leak

off side rear flexible brake hose worn from rubbing on suspension.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 241,736 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

off side rear flexible brake hose worn from rubbing on suspension.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 232,563 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drivers door outer handle broken.

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 232,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drivers door outer handle broken.

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 225,262 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 220,631 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 214,995 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 207,822 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 204,251 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 204,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

n/s headlamp reflector loose

Pass 12 Oct 2006 198,326 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 198,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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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R897 NRF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R897 NRF, 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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What year was R897 NRF registered?

R897 NRF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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