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R929 WLG

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

283,373 mi
Last recorded283,373 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 283,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s/r chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills damaged

underneath veh coated in undersill

Fail 9 Jul 2016 283,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s/r chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f outer sills damaged

underneath veh coated in undersill

Pass 3 Jul 2015 243,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 243,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 221,242 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 221,227 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 219,404 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 219,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 181,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 154,834 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear lenses cracked

both registration plates cracked

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis corroded under vehicle

stone chips in screen

Fail 22 May 2012 154,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear lenses cracked

both registration plates cracked

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis corroded under vehicle

offside rear tyre getting worn

stone chips in screen

Fail 6 Jun 2011 125,170 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud rusted through.

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 125,170 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud rusted through.

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,719 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,697 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 102,697 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 102,488 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 102,488 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,279 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 97,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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.

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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R929 WLG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 R929 WLG, 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 29 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 R929 WLG registered?

R929 WLG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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