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R963 OGN

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,015 mi
Last recorded159,015 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 OGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2005 159,015 miles

exhaust manifold cracked.

exhaust tail pipe rusting away.

front tyres wearing low.

parking brake on efficiency limit.

rear brake pads appear low.

screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

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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R963 OGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R963 OGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R963 OGN registered?

R963 OGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R963 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 OGN shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R963 OGN have outstanding finance?

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