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R456 KHG

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 KHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2015 152,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed towbar electrics (1.9.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose leaking injector pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat retracting mechanism (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat retracting mechanism (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

corrosion to both sills that is outside prescribed areas

oil leak

play in an engine mount but can not determine which one

Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,011 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2013 134,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 123,825 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre heavily cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2011 123,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre heavily cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2011 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body work scabby

Front brake pads look worn

Front n/s tyre outer wall badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,601 miles

Front brake pads look worn

Front flexy hoses cracking in middle

Front n/s brake tight to turn

Parts of bodywork poor condition and scabby

Play in front anti roll bar drop link joints

Rear shocker dust covers corroded

Slight play o/s front bottom ball joint

Fail 28 Oct 2010 118,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake pads look worn

Front flexy hoses cracking in middle

Front n/s brake tight to turn

Parts of bodywork poor condition and scabby

Play in front anti roll bar drop link joints

Rear shocker dust covers corroded

Slight play o/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2009 113,322 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s inner c.v boot split.

surface corrosion to parts of underbody and brake pipes.

wiper arc to windscreen but not excessive enough to fail.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 113,322 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s inner c.v boot split.

surface corrosion to parts of underbody and brake pipes.

wiper arc to windscreen but not excessive enough to fail.

Pass 23 Oct 2008
Pass 25 Oct 2007 104,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner cv joint gaitor split

Pass 9 Oct 2006 99,770 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

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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R456 KHG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R456 KHG, 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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R456 KHG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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