MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
all rear doors do not open from the outside
both bumpers are damaged
both outer driveshaft gaiters inner clips are loose
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust system corroded
front number plate damaged
hubcaps on roadwheels
offside headlight lens condensated
rear brake pads are very near to the limits of wear
scratches on windowscreen
slight binding on offside front roadwheel
slight play in offside front seatback
spare tyre not in carrier
upper bodywork corroded
various underbody pipes corroded
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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R550 BJN is a 1998 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 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 R550 BJN, 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 R550 BJN registered?
R550 BJN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R550 BJN safe to buy?
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