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G14 KYM

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

264,657 mi
Last recorded264,657 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 KYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 264,657 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 256,148 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 240,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 230,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 223,042 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 212,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r disc rusty on outer edge

o/s steering rack drum stick slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 199,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 189,317 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 189,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 178,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 164,781 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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G14 KYM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G14 KYM, 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 29 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 G14 KYM registered?

G14 KYM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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The MOT history for G14 KYM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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