1997 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.3L Diesel · R755 BNC
1997 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.3L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 266,703 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R755 BNC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
- 266,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R755 BNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Vito (R755 BNC) between February 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
R755 BNC Mileage History
- 01/02/2006181,155 mi
- 02/02/2006181,155 mi
- 06/02/2007196,986 mi+15,831 mi
- 09/02/2007197,039 mi+53 mi
- 01/03/2007197,248 mi+209 mi
- 26/03/2008202,773 mi+5,525 mi
- 18/03/2009211,873 mi+9,100 mi
- 18/03/2009211,873 mi
- 04/03/2010216,945 mi+5,072 mi
- 06/03/2010216,945 mi
- 31/03/2011223,791 mi+6,846 mi
- 31/03/2011223,791 mi
- 09/03/2012229,486 mi+5,695 mi
- 02/04/2012229,812 mi+326 mi
- 04/04/2013235,718 mi+5,906 mi
- 07/04/2014242,273 mi+6,555 mi
- 17/04/2014242,286 mi+13 mi
- 10/04/2015247,647 mi+5,361 mi
- 16/04/2015247,889 mi+242 mi
- 18/04/2016253,189 mi+5,300 mi
- 03/05/2016253,192 mi+3 mi
- 03/05/2017257,475 mi+4,283 mi
- 25/03/2021257,487 mi+12 mi
- 24/03/2022262,119 mi+4,632 mi
- 23/03/2023263,932 mi+1,813 mi
- 11/03/2024266,703 mi+2,771 mi
Average of roughly 4,725 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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