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R940 AEL

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 98,169 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 96,587 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 96,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 94,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 92,148 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 92,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 89,425 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 89,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,153 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 88,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 86,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 79,325 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 79,325 miles

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

Offside 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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R940 AEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R940 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R940 AEL?

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What year was R940 AEL registered?

R940 AEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R940 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 AEL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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