MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
nearside front subframe has small cracks appearing near body mount area. all round brake discs are in poor condition
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R485 JOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R485 JOJ, 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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What year was R485 JOJ registered?
R485 JOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R485 JOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R485 JOJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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