The road tax status for R885 CMB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R885 CMB?

The MOT for R885 CMB is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R885 CMB?

The recorded mileage for R885 CMB is 78,595 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R885 CMB ULEZ compliant?

No, R885 CMB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.0L Petrol · R885 CMB

R885 CMB

1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16/02/1998. Recorded mileage 78,595 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 23/10/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 78,595 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 23/10/2023

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Mileage: 78,595 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1998cc

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R885 CMB Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 18/10/2023
78,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

! Older vehicle

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R885 CMB Mileage History

27/09/202271,763 mi
25/10/202271,789 mi+26 mi
18/10/202378,595 mi+6,806 mi

Average of roughly 6,468 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R885 CMB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 15:56

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito (R885 CMB) between September 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.

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