1998 Mercedes Vito 2.3L Diesel · R997 HKG
1998 Mercedes Vito (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 215,161 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2012.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Aug 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R997 HKG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2011
- 215,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R997 HKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Vito (R997 HKG) between July 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
R997 HKG Mileage History
- 20/07/2006188,203 mi
- 20/07/2006188,203 mi
- 20/07/2007194,608 mi+6,405 mi
- 21/07/2007194,716 mi+108 mi
- 24/07/2008205,209 mi+10,493 mi
- 26/07/2008205,261 mi+52 mi
- 30/07/2009209,789 mi+4,528 mi
- 08/08/2009209,789 mi
- 22/07/2010212,959 mi+3,170 mi
- 03/08/2010212,966 mi+7 mi
- 11/07/2011215,161 mi+2,195 mi
- 14/07/2011215,161 mi
Average of roughly 5,410 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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