MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,802 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front and Rear brake discs badly worn scored and pitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear section of exhaust in very poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
minor leak from rear section of exhaust
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Both front and Rear brake discs badly worn scored and pitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear section of exhaust in very poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
minor leak from rear section of exhaust
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear discs poor condion
OSR disc pads low
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
OSF inner cv boot split
OSR disc pads low
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
offside rear flexible brake hose incorrectly routed.
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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R253 ENH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R253 ENH, 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 R253 ENH registered?
R253 ENH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R253 ENH safe to buy?
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