MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body panels corroded.
Brake pedal anti slip worn.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Service barke pedal has slight travel.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Body panels corroded.
Brake pedal anti slip worn.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Service barke pedal has slight travel.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wheel slightly binding.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake anti-slip slightly worn.
Service brake pedal has slight travel.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
parts of the chassis corroded
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
parts of the chassis corroded
rear discs corroded & pitted & scored
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
low pressure in front tyres
under bonnet cover fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake low
offside inner c/v boot split † †front brakes out of balance
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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R818 DMX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R818 DMX, 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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R818 DMX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 1997.
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