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R858 TBP

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,235 mi
Last recorded160,235 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 TBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 160,235 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to parts of chassis

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft gaiters split

rear brake discs worn on inner faces

Fail 1 Dec 2011 160,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to parts of chassis

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft gaiters split

rear brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 16 Nov 2010 153,736 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft gaiters split

rear brake discs badly worn on inner faces

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Fail 15 Nov 2010 153,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft gaiters split

rear brake discs badly worn on inner faces

surface corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 25 Nov 2009 147,439 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 147,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 142,204 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside wiper clip broken

Pass 14 Dec 2007 135,220 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 134,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 124,619 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 124,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2005 117,806 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 117,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses perrishing

both inner cv boots split

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

front number plate cracked

rear foot brake slightly uneven

slight play in steering rack

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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R858 TBP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R858 TBP, 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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What year was R858 TBP registered?

R858 TBP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R858 TBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 TBP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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