MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,361 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front child seat fitted
both front tyres perished
oil leaks
play steering rack inner joints
undertrays fitted
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front child seat fitted
both front tyres perished
oil leaks
play steering rack inner joints
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully
Poor reserve travel on handbrake.
Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes have slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play
both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes have slight play
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
near side door mirror glass damaged
surface corrosion on body
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside door mirror slightly damaged
nearside headlamp aimed slightly low
shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside door mirror slightly damaged
nearside headlamp aimed slightly low
shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear foot brake just in brake limit o/s low
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R352 JBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R352 JBA, 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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R352 JBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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