MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,924 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen badly damaged out side swrpt area
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen badly damaged out side swrpt area
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
body work in general in very poor condition,doors,bonnet etc.corroded
exhaust system corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
heatshield insecure over centre exhaust silencer
play in nearside steering rack ball joint
power steering pipes badly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
body work in general in very poor condition,doors,bonnet etc.corroded
exhaust system corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
heatshield insecure over centre exhaust silencer
play in nearside steering rack ball joint
power steering pipes badly corroded
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
nearside front pad wear indicator chfing wheelrim
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coolant header tank leaking
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
power steering pipes corroded
vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion to chassis and suspension
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R291 BCV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R291 BCV, 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 R291 BCV registered?
R291 BCV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R291 BCV safe to buy?
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