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R795 FOO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 FOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,966 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 105,966 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,679 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,789 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer sill corodded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (jacking damage and corrosion to sill edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill edges jacking damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door aperture corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer sill corodded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (jacking damage and corrosion to sill edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill edges jacking damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door aperture corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 103,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion all four lower door skins corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre,wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 31 May 2017 102,129 miles

Direction indicators not working all four. (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both front. (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion all four lower door skins corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre,wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2016 100,402 miles

ALL 4 DOORS CORRODED AT BOTTOM

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,340 miles

Both front flexys deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 93,340 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front flexys deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,284 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 95,284 miles

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)

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

Offside 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 brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 90,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs,wearing slightly thin.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 87,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs,wearing slightly thin.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,550 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 74,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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R795 FOO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R795 FOO, 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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R795 FOO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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