MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 front wishbone bushes
chip on front windscreen
front subframe bushes worn
no rear view mirror
no rear window fitted
o/s/f driveshaft inner boot split
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 front wishbone bushes
chip on front windscreen
front subframe bushes worn
no rear view mirror
no rear window fitted
o/s/f driveshaft inner boot split
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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R586 LJU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Multi-colour with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R586 LJU, 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 R586 LJU registered?
R586 LJU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R586 LJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R586 LJU shows 3 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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