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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
clutch pedal low
corrosion underside of vehicle
front brake pipes corroded
front number plate poor condition
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
oil leak on engine
unable to open n/s sliding door and rear tail gate from outside
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak on number 4 injector leak off blanker (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
clutch pedal low
corrosion underside of vehicle
front brake pipes corroded
front number plate poor condition
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
oil leak on engine
unable to open n/s sliding door and rear tail gate from outside
near side steering rack gaiter clip missing at small end
off side steering rack gaiter small split
rear brake load valve starting to seize up
rear brake pads wearing low on inner pads
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
near side steering rack gaiter clip missing at small end
off side steering rack gaiter small split
rear brake load valve starting to seize up
rear brake pads wearing low on inner pads
off side front brake hose cracked
off side rear tyre has age related cracks in tread pattern
rear brake pads worn low and discs in poor condition
signs of power steering fluid around rack area
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
off side front brake hose cracked
off side rear tyre has age related cracks in tread pattern
rear brake pads worn low and discs in poor condition
signs of power steering fluid around rack area
both front flexi brake hoses cracked
long brake pedal travel
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced connection ? (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front flexi brake hoses cracked
off side front brake pipe corroded
near side rear tyre side wall poor condition
both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack
off side rear tyre age related cracks in tread
Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack
near side rear tyre side wall poor condition
off side front brake pipe corroded
off side rear tyre age related cracks in tread
both sill members corroded
nail in near side rear tyre
near side cv gaiter starting to split
near side rear tyre age related cracks on side wall
oil leak on underside
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both sill members corroded
nail in near side rear tyre
near side cv gaiter starting to split
near side rear tyre age related cracks on side wall
oil leak on underside
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT/STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT/STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.
CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/R SHOCK SHROUD DETACHED.EMISSIONS HIGH.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/R SHOCK SHROUD DETACHED.EMISSIONS HIGH.
LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES-CHASSIS-SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-WALL DAMAGE ALL.SCREEN DAMAGE.
O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES-CHASSIS-SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-WALL DAMAGE ALL.SCREEN DAMAGE.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front brake discs worn
nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty into rear flexi hoses
nearside and offside sliding doors handles broken
offsid rear lens broken
offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perished
offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroded
offside and nearside rear floor to sills corroded
offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished
offside headlight damaged
offside inner cv boot perished
play in nearside front drop link bar
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside 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 position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front brake discs worn
nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty into rear flexi hoses
nearside and offside sliding doors handles broken
offsid rear lens broken
offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perished
offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroded
offside and nearside rear floor to sills corroded
offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished
offside headlight damaged
offside inner cv boot perished
play in nearside front drop link bar
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s inner driveshaft boot split
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
n/s inner driveshaft boot split
n/s inner driveshaft boot split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s inner driveshaft boot split
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s inner driveshaft boot split
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
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R98 GDV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.
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 R98 GDV, 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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R98 GDV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 February 1998.
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