MOT Status
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74,233 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front bumper brackets are corroded
slight corrosion to sills
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to sills
front bumper support panels / brackets corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
front bumper support panels / brackets corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have some minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from engine
both outer sills corroded but not considered excessive
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear flexi brake hose incorrectly routed but not fouling or twisted
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
coolant leak from engine
oil leak from engine
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R468 FHG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 R468 FHG, 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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R468 FHG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 1997.
Is R468 FHG safe to buy?
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