MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
390,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
BAD OIL LEAK ENGINE/GEARBOX AREA
N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINTS ARE WORN
THE FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHIES ARE WORN
THE O/S/F INNER CV BOOT IS SPLIT
THE O/SF ANTI ROLL BAR IS CLOSE TO THE CHASSIS
THE STEERING RACK AND PIPES ARE DAMP
1,oil leak on the engine †2AL OF THE REAR FLOOR AND CHASSIS AREA IS LIGHTLY CORRODED †3,P/A/S PIPES ARE DAMP †4,ALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
1,OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE †2,ALL OF THE REAR FLOOR AND CHASSIS AREA IS LIGHTLY CORRODED †3,P/A/S PIPES ARE DAMP †4,FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN †5,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT N/S AND O/S/ WHEEL ARCHIES
6,ALL LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN †7,PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH
1,CHIP IN ZONE A †2,O,S,R,M ROW SEAT BELT REATRACTS SLOW †3,STEERING RACK AND PIPES ARE DAMP †4,N,S,R & O,S,R TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT † †6,SLIGHT WEAR IN THE N,S,F & O,S,F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS †7,O,S,F & N,S,F FLEXI BRAK
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
1,CHIP IN ZONE A 8MM †2,O,S,R,M ROW SEAT BELT REATRACTS SLOW †3,STEERING RACK AND PIPES ARE DAMP †4,N,S,F DROP LINK BALL JOINTS ARE WORN †5,N,S,R & O,S,R TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT †6,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O,S,R TYRE SIDE WALL †
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P181 WBV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 P181 WBV, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P181 WBV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 1997.
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