MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s inner drive shaft boot split
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak from engine or gear box contaminating anti roll bar bush's and steering rack gaiter.
Passenger and driver side inner drive shaft boots starting to perish.
Passenger side rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge and wearing close to the limit.
Rear brake scored and worn braking area on rear face reduced.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Driver side front tyre scrubbing on out side edges.
Oil leak from engine or gear box contaminating anti roll bar bush's and steering rack gaiter.
Passenger and driver side inner drive shaft boots starting to perish.
Passenger side rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge and wearing close to the limit.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake scored and worn braking area on rear face reduced.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear s/a covers corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s front anti roll bar link joint cover split
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear s/a covers corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s front anti roll bar link joint cover split
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear s/a covers corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s front anti roll bar link joint cover split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer parking brake cable broken
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
parking brake cable outer broken
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R165 VOK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R165 VOK, 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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R165 VOK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 1997.
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