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R930 WLG

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 142,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 142,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,305 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 142,292 miles

Brake performance not tested engine overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak engine ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 140,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 140,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 139,301 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 139,301 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 164,565 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 164,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 132,108 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 127,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 122,659 miles

Exhaust securing clamp at centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 116,952 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 103,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,085 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 90,784 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 85,477 miles

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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R930 WLG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R930 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 R930 WLG registered?

R930 WLG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R930 WLG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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