MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
centre exhaust rubber perished. 0/s/f o/s/r n/s/f n/s/r brake pipes stsrting to corrode.engine oil leak. n/s rear shock absorber outer cover corroded.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust rubber perished
light corrosion o/s/r outer sill
n/s/r shock absorber cover incomplete
o/s inner cv gater perished/split
oil leaks engine/gearbox area
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
oil leak from gearbox/4 wheel centrecaps fitted/
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
4 wheel centre caps fitted/condensation both headlamps/slight play o/s/f roll bar link/ o/s drive shaft seal leaking
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s inner cv boot split. o/s inner drive shaft seal leaking. nail in n/s rear tyre. both front brake hoses starting to perish. exhaust mount rubbers starting to perish
An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/rear tyre wearing outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R42 WKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R42 WKX, 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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R42 WKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 1997.
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