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R600 THH

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 THH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 103,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s front out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 98,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocker covers corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 91,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 87,683 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 May 2022 87,683 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 22 May 2021 82,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Both sides' (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 76,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,960 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 65,706 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,047 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 55,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,360 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 49,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,193 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 39,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,336 miles

Coolant leak

n.s.r. tyre cracking up on tread

Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,336 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

n.s.r. tyre cracking up on tread

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,321 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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R600 THH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R600 THH, 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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R600 THH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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