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XAZ 7146

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,357 mi
Last recorded187,357 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 7146
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 187,357 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 187,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 184,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside has protective coating

Pass 1 Dec 2015 183,630 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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XAZ 7146 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAZ 7146, 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

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What year was XAZ 7146 registered?

XAZ 7146 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is XAZ 7146 safe to buy?

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