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R992 EMJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 EMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2010 1 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlamp has stone hole but not affecting beam pattern or light output

n/s/f indicator bulb holder is not in lamp but bulb still shines through

n/s/r parking brake recorded much lower effort than o/s/r but was still adequate

o/s/f indicator lens is holed but has been taped over and is not showing white light

o/s/f seat belt is fluffy on edge

o/s/r light lens is cracked but does not show white light

Pass 30 Sep 2010 1 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp has stone hole but not affecting beam pattern or light output

n/s/f indicator bulb holder is not in lamp but bulb still shines through

n/s/r parking brake recorded much lower effort than o/s/r but was still adequate

o/s/f indicator lens is holed but has been taped over and is not showing white light

o/s/f seat belt is fluffy on edge

o/s/r light lens is cracked but does not show white light

Pass 13 Aug 2009 167,063 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 166,900 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 155,747 miles

o/s/f ind lens damaged

o/s/f seatbelt fraying n/s/f headlamp chipped oil low o/s/f & o/s/r tyres low tread & worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 142,771 miles

n/s headlamp chipped oil low

Pass 8 Sep 2006 124,103 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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R992 EMJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R992 EMJ, 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 R992 EMJ registered?

R992 EMJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R992 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 EMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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