1997 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.0L Petrol · R951 BEU
1997 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 78,274 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R951 BEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 78,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R951 BEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Vito (R951 BEU) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements puts headlamps on to main beam when turned on (4.”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
R951 BEU Mileage History
- 15/02/202276,546 mi
- 16/02/202276,548 mi+2 mi
- 19/12/202478,255 mi+1,707 mi
- 17/02/202578,262 mi+7 mi
- 08/09/202578,274 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 485 miles per year across 5 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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