1998 Mercedes Vito 2.3L Diesel · R709 FWU
1998 Mercedes Vito (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 168,962 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2299cc
R709 FWU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2012
- 168,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R709 FWU Mileage History
- 23/06/2006145,260 mi
- 29/06/2006145,280 mi+20 mi
- 21/06/2007147,277 mi+1,997 mi
- 25/06/2007147,282 mi+5 mi
- 21/06/2008154,022 mi+6,740 mi
- 15/09/2009159,137 mi+5,115 mi
- 13/10/2009159,273 mi+136 mi
- 13/10/2009159,281 mi+8 mi
- 13/09/2010162,186 mi+2,905 mi
- 21/09/2010162,275 mi+89 mi
- 11/08/2011164,124 mi+1,849 mi
- 17/08/2011164,124 mi
- 22/08/2012168,962 mi+4,838 mi
- 22/08/2012168,962 mi
Average of roughly 3,844 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R709 FWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Vito (R709 FWU) between June 2006 and August 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.