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R993 SLL

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,810 mi
Last recorded149,810 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 149,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corrosion to lower door

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

Offside Front corrosion to lower door

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust blow

Pass 14 Sep 2017 148,949 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 148,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 148,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 148,001 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both front disc slightly worn

both rear disc slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 131,468 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 131,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010
Pass 16 Jan 2009 109,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2009 109,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 wheel trims

Pass 29 Nov 2007 96,409 miles

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

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

handbrake travel close to fail

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2007 96,409 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

handbrake travel close to fail

o/s/f tyre on limit of wear

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2006 80,818 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 72,694 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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R993 SLL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R993 SLL, 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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R993 SLL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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