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R925 DOU

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,226 mi
Last recorded206,226 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 206,226 miles

oil leak.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on rear brake discs.

damage to o/s headlight lens.

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 206,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on rear brake discs.

damage to o/s headlight lens.

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 205,652 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine/gearbox mounts deteriorating.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f inner drive boot badly deteriorated/worn.

oil+gear oil leaks.

stiffness in steering system

Fail 1 Jul 2008 205,652 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine/gearbox mounts deteriorating.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f inner drive boot badly deteriorated/worn.

oil+gear oil leaks.

stiffness in steering system

Pass 4 Jul 2007 188,946 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 188,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

excess h/brake travel

n/s + o/s/f tyres on limit at time of test

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 168,703 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 168,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R925 DOU 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 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 R925 DOU, 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 R925 DOU registered?

R925 DOU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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