MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,361 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 195/70R15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished 225/50R16
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)
both front wiper smearing slightly
rear wiper blade split
Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low both head lamp aims too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 195/70R15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished 225/50R16
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes cracked and perished (2.4.G.2)
both front wiper smearing slightly
rear wiper blade split
offside front inner wing corroded
offside inner sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded
both front headlights condensed
nearside rear side light lens/lamp temporary repaired
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front headlights condensed
nearside rear side light lens/lamp temporary repaired
offside front inner wing corroded
offside inner sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sills corroded
sills damaged
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel leak off pipe weeping
n/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread
nearside outer sill holed but full chassis so not structual
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front outer sill corroded.
Nearside rear outer sill corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front outer sill corroded.
Rear brake discs heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front outer sill corroded.
Nearside rear outer sill corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front outer sill corroded.
Rear brake discs heavily corroded
Both rear discs heavily pitted and corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear discs heavily pitted and corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front roll bal link dust boot split
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front roll bal link dust boot split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
heat shield loose
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R132 FBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R132 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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R132 FBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 1998.
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