MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both inner cv boots split
o/s/r brake disc pitted
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both inner cv boots split
o/s/r brake disc pitted
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
n/s/f inner cv boot loose
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f inner cv boot loose
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front inner drive shaft boots split
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front inner drive shaft boots split
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R857 EVH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R857 EVH, 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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R857 EVH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 1998.
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