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R936 HNE

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,815 mi
Last recorded152,815 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 HNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 152,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion underneath

discs pitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 152,791 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both inner wheel arch above sub frame mounts (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s, n/s inner wheel arch next to brake pipe fitting (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis under vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part missing (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills at end (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both on inner side (3.5.1i)

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

Front both wheel arch corroding

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear inner sill end corroding /both

all doors corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2017 152,773 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust section missing (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in a few places (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear inner arch (rear end) corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear inner arch (rear end) corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking badly

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear both brakes binding slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 150,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to rear chassis members

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside steering rack inner joint has play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded, including tailpipe bracket mounting area (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 150,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to rear chassis members

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside steering rack inner joint has play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded, including tailpipe bracket mounting area (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 149,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 142,839 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 138,737 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 138,737 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 136,339 miles

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

front wipers

general corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2010 131,127 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 131,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 127,272 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 127,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 125,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 121,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 115,706 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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R936 HNE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R936 HNE, 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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R936 HNE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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