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R986 HMW

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,204 mi
Last recorded116,204 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 HMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,396 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both sills

rear side doors secured closed but handles broken

Fail 15 Mar 2014 110,396 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both sills

rear side doors secured closed but handles broken

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,273 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 92,205 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,083 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise brake discs worn and corroded

advise exhaust heat sheild loose

advise general corrosion

front brakes oull to left

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,794 miles

exhaust heat shield hanging on exhaust

offside door mirror glass damage

offside front inner cv boot split

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,710 miles

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

advise o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,423 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 67,423 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,235 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner †+b/pipe to o/s rear

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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R986 HMW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R986 HMW, 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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What year was R986 HMW registered?

R986 HMW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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