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R936 FNG

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,781 mi
Last recorded219,781 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 FNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 219,781 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 219,781 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 203,257 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2006 184,173 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode.offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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R936 FNG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R936 FNG, 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 R936 FNG registered?

R936 FNG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R936 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R936 FNG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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