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R901 RHL

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,567 mi
Last recorded132,567 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 RHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 119,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 119,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes ( rear of subframe) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake back plates deterioated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake back plates deterioated

front subframe rear bushes deterioated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,029 miles

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

front subframe bushes deterioating

Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front subframe bushes deterioating

Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,068 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear shock absorber covers deterioated

speedo illumination dim

Fail 11 Jul 2012 91,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear shock absorber covers deterioated

speedo illumination dim

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 84,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,154 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 81,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 72,051 miles

front discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,935 miles

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

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

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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R901 RHL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R901 RHL, 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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R901 RHL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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