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R577 ARP

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,793 mi
Last recorded77,793 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 77,793 miles

Nearside Front Door trim missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,238 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,624 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 76,346 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,346 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 75,960 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,934 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust centre box outer casing corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 74,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on o/s front inner wing

Fail 12 May 2011 74,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion on o/s front inner wing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,863 miles

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)

surface cracking evident on n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 26 Jul 2008 73,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 70,756 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,802 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 67,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R577 ARP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R577 ARP, 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 R577 ARP registered?

R577 ARP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R577 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 ARP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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