MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres worn on sidewalls
boot doesnt open
both outer sills damage
both sliding door top sliders loose
crack on windscreen
drivers seat damaged
exhaust hitting subframe
o/s/r hand brake low in effort
power steering pipes rusty
varios corrosion all over body chassis and suspension
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside and offside outer sills damaged
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split badly ( joint dry)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside and offside outer sills damaged
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split badly ( joint dry)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Both front tyres near limit
Drivers window handle missing
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside door mirror cracked
No spare wheel
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body work poor condition
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres near limit
Both number plates disfiguring
Drivers window handle missing
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside door mirror cracked
No spare wheel
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body work poor condition
Bonnet damaged.
Rear wiper split.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet damaged.
Both inner c/v gaiters insecure.
N/s/f inner door handle incomplete.
O/s/f inner door handle stiff.
Rear wiper split.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside sill damaged and general body work damage
rear number plate starting to fade
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/s door mirror taped.
Noise from front of engine.
Slight play n/s rack knuckle.
Unable to open side doors.
as per original vt 32 no 494343256408
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Spare tyre defective
body and bumper damage
n/s/f tyre worn
rear wiper blade poor and rear washer inoperative
registration plats getting poor
slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link and dust cover damaged
some door handles brocken
windscreen cracked but outside swepted area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R499 EOW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 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 R499 EOW, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R499 EOW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 1998.
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