MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR SLIGHT DAMAGE NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT INSECURE/ ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR CATCH WORN/
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
oil leak
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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R171 GUF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R171 GUF, 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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What year was R171 GUF registered?
R171 GUF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 1997.
Is R171 GUF safe to buy?
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