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R446 OYS

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,168 mi
Last recorded72,168 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 OYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2024 72,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,488 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top of screen (nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 64,947 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top of screen (nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted fouling wiring loom (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 64,947 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 85% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due too excessive fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking looks like injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 90kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty not staying on properly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,599 miles

pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,383 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,169 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 41,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,651 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 38,015 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 38,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R446 OYS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R446 OYS, 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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R446 OYS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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