MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both inner CV gaiters split
Brake fluid level low
Front brake discs heavily worn
Nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge
Nearside rear outer door handle broken
Offside rear door and lower sill damaged
Slight screen damage
Various underbody corrosion
play in nearside front droplink
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both inner CV gaiters split
Brake fluid level low
Front brake discs heavily worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge
Nearside rear outer door handle broken
Offside rear door and lower sill damaged
Slight screen damage
Various underbody corrosion
play in nearside front droplink
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads worn l;ow
Glow plug light on
Nearside front inner CV gaiter split
Nearside sliding door outer handle missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads worn l;ow
Glow plug light on
Nearside front inner CV gaiter split
Nearside sliding door outer handle missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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W397 RKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 111,462 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 W397 RKJ, 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 26 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 W397 RKJ registered?
W397 RKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2000.
Is W397 RKJ safe to buy?
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