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R830 NEB

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,020 mi
Last recorded188,020 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 NEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 188,020 miles

Both rear inner sills behind wheels corroded

Corrosion to both rear outer sills, not structal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tapped

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Slight corrosion to nearside front outer sill

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 178,996 miles

Corrosion to both front outer sills

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

Rear fog light lens damaged

corrosion to both inner rear sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 17 Sep 2019 171,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 167,240 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Hole in offside front sill but not in perscribed area

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 162,853 miles

Front jacking points are corroded, but not in designated areas.

Nearside Interior door handle(passenger side) is piece of wire.

Offside Drive shaft at gearbox is leaking oil from seal.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, inner sill is heavily corroded, but not part of main chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 162,853 miles

Front jacking points are corroded, but not in designated areas.

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Nearside Interior door handle(passenger side) is piece of wire.

Offside Drive shaft at gearbox is leaking oil from seal.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, inner sill is heavily corroded, but not part of main chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 157,968 miles

body work corroded in general

brake pipes corroded in general

os and ns lower and inner sills corroded to mot limits

osr door handle broken

Fail 17 Jun 2016 157,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole in lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both sides, have corrosion along lower edges.

Nearside Front door interior handle is a peice of wire, but works.

Nearside Rear Shock cover is corroded and broken.

Offside Gear box oil seal is leaking.

Offside Rear Brake is slightly oval

Rear Both rear discs are heavily corroded.

Rear Park Brake requires high effort.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 153,393 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both inner and outer sills corroded to mot limits

nsf inner door handle replaced with wire loop

Fail 2 Jun 2015 153,393 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both inner and outer sills corroded to mot limits

nsf inner door handle replaced with wire loop

Pass 13 May 2014 143,429 miles

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

exhaust system deteriated and slight blows

osr light damaged

Fail 9 May 2014 143,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system deteriated and slight blows

osr light damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 135,829 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 135,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 129,242 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 129,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 124,284 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,807 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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R830 NEB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R830 NEB, 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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R830 NEB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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