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R185 LBF

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 86,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 83,404 miles

Chip in screen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 80,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 76,977 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 76,704 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across bulkhead above front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded feed pipe (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded return pipe (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,729 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

condensation in both headlights

nearside rear shockabsorber cover deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

condensation in both headlights

nearside rear chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

nearside rear shockabsorber cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,987 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s front door skins badley corroded

rear back pannal holed and corroded out side of a prescribed area

Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,987 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s front door skins badley corroded

rear back pannal holed and corroded out side of a prescribed area

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,852 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

N/s step sill slight corrosion

O/s/r x member sliught corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,902 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,324 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 66,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,982 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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R185 LBF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R185 LBF, 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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R185 LBF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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