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RT-HL-72

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

231,390 mi
Last recorded231,390 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT-HL-72
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2010 231,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyre treads getting low.

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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RT-HL-72 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 RT-HL-72, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RT-HL-72?

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What year was RT-HL-72 registered?

RT-HL-72 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is RT-HL-72 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT-HL-72 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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