1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.0L Petrol · R885 CMB
1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 78,595 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R885 CMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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))”.
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.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R885 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R885CMB.
YAMAHA
YZF600
VOLVO
FH12 VERSION 1
VOLVO
V70
FIAT
DUCATO
SKODA
FELICIA
MG
MGF
BMW
328I SPORT
BMW
Z3
PEUGEOT
BOXER
KAWASAKI
ZRX1100
YAMAHA
XV 535
FORD
TRANSIT
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.