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R944 RSW

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

138,342 mi
Last recorded138,342 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 RSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 138,342 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 136,322 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 136,322 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 133,833 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 133,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 132,711 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 132,700 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 130,891 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 130,891 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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R944 RSW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R944 RSW, 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 R944 RSW registered?

R944 RSW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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