MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P42 YJR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P42 YJR, 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 P42 YJR registered?
P42 YJR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 1997.
Is P42 YJR safe to buy?
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