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R546 BUJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,317 mi
Last recorded178,317 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 BUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 178,317 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 177,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 176,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 176,369 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill , Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 175,367 miles

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

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2023 175,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Suspension bolts fitted incorrect, steering geometry seriously affected (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Suspension bolts fitted incorrect, steering geometry seriously affected (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2022 173,165 miles

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

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 169,630 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 169,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 163,450 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 163,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 156,307 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank breather pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 to rear, rear of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 156,273 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank breather pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 to rear, rear of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 145,776 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,193 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 133,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Central exhaust mount modified repair.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 130,314 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,094 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,682 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 103,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,264 miles

Slight play offside rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 85,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,841 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 64,214 miles

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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R546 BUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R546 BUJ, 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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What year was R546 BUJ registered?

R546 BUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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