MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drivers side front anti-roll bar link slightly worn
Drivers side front tyre worn down to approx.3mm
Drivers side wiper blade splitting-advise replacement
Dust covers missing on both rear shock absorbers
Exhaust blowing slightly at rear of front section-advise repair
Gearbox oil leak-drivers side driveshaft seal area
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Number plates faded-advise replacement
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Drivers side front anti-roll bar link slightly worn
Drivers side front tyre worn down to approx.3mm
Drivers side wiper blade splitting-advise replacement
Dust covers missing on both rear shock absorbers
Exhaust blowing slightly at rear of front section-advise repair
Gearbox oil leak-drivers side driveshaft seal area
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Number plates faded-advise replacement
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
See previous VT32
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Drivers side front inner c.v. boot split
Dust covers missing on rear shock absorbers
Exhaust front section blowing slightly
Front brake pipes slightly corroded (drivers side worse)
Front number plate slightly faded
Hazard light switch sticking slightly
Passenger side washer jet poor
Rear number plate starting to separate
Smoke content high at 2.35m-1
Temporary repair on passenger side rear lamp cluster
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R131 FBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R131 FBA, 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.
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What year was R131 FBA registered?
R131 FBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R131 FBA safe to buy?
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