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R920 DRT

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,863 mi
Last recorded213,863 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 DRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 213,863 miles

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

hand brake lever slight travel

n/s/r tyre has fat spot

Fail 15 Dec 2010 213,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

hand brake lever slight travel

n/s/r tyre has fat spot

Pass 27 Jun 2009 210,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 206,173 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 206,173 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 196,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 186,661 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 186,661 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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R920 DRT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R920 DRT, 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 R920 DRT registered?

R920 DRT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R920 DRT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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