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R625 JEU

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

180,986 mi
Last recorded180,986 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 JEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 180,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 180,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 175,264 miles

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

Front both jacking points corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs and sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs and sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 175,264 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front both jacking points corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs and sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs and sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 166,247 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front jacking points corroded just outside front sub frame prescribed areas

rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 165,833 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front both jacking points corroded -just outside prescribed area for subframe mountings

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Rear chassis legs corroded

coil spring corroded front and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 157,039 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wear in engine mounts

Wear in steering rack

long crack in offside lower corner of windscreen, not within swept area

Fail 18 Feb 2015 156,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Condensation in offside headlamp

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wear in engine mounts

Wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2014 148,844 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 138,163 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clunking from engine ?

Fail 28 Feb 2013 138,163 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 129,500 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 129,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general corrosion

handbrake cable n/s outer casing split

rear light damaged o/s

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,429 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Feb 2011 122,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 114,212 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 114,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side track rod end rubber split.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,461 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 88,496 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,432 miles

o/s wiper starting to split at ends

Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,786 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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R625 JEU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R625 JEU, 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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R625 JEU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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