MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
411,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play on N/S of steering rack. Corrosion on bodywork.
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
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R556 LSO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R556 LSO, 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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R556 LSO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 1997.
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