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R864 GKN

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,774 mi
Last recorded113,774 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 113,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 112,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 109,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 107,473 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,830 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,925 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,374 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 90,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,940 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 84,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid de freeze (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,482 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,650 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,574 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 47,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 47,655 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,205 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 43,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 41,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2005 41,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R864 GKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R864 GKN, 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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R864 GKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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