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R941 EGU

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,658 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,090 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 76,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,648 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,897 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 70,318 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,762 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 67,640 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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R941 EGU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R941 EGU, 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 R941 EGU registered?

R941 EGU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R941 EGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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