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R828 DCA

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,859 mi
Last recorded157,859 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 DCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 157,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing support seen from inside bonnet chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing support seen from inside bonnet cut back to good metal and have a continous weld on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides NOTE NEW PADS BEEN FITTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS PATCH WELDED IN VARIOUS PLACES BOTH SIDES

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2020 157,212 miles

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

outer sills and outriggers patch welded various places

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 10 Nov 2020 157,210 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

handbrake readings just in investigate?

outer sills and outriggers patch welded various places

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,454 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff rear brake readings on footbrake only 50 each side (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70-15c tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded and lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre and n/s rear frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 156,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear going to brake compensator and rear n/s from compensator to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff rear brake readings on footbrake only 50 each side (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70-15c tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded and lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre and n/s rear frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 154,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hub (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear seat belt badly frayed

Fail 5 Nov 2018 154,644 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hub (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear seat belt badly frayed

Pass 9 Nov 2017 151,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

nearside front driveshaft gaitor clip slightly insecure

rear wiper worn

Fail 8 Nov 2017 151,150 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

nearside front driveshaft gaitor clip slightly insecure

rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper worn

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 12 Oct 2016 136,019 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper worn

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Oct 2015 130,437 miles

both front wipers split

rear wiper worn

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,398 miles

Nearside 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flexy hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear wiper worn

both front wipers split

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2014 125,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 121,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 121,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 116,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 107,443 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 4 Oct 2010 101,756 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 101,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,199 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 95,199 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,430 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,872 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,121 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 73,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 66,456 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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R828 DCA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R828 DCA, 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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R828 DCA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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