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P48 YNJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,274 mi
Last recorded130,274 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 YNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 130,274 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 130,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 121,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The brake pedal travels.

Windscreen has damage outside of the swept area.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 112,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

anti roll bar link dust cover split

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Oct 2008 112,431 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,166 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen damage

Fail 10 Oct 2007 101,166 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen damage

Pass 20 Sep 2006 88,350 miles

offside inner driveshaft boot split

windscreen damage on nearside

Fail 20 Sep 2006 88,350 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside inner driveshaft boot split

windscreen damage on nearside

Pass 14 Sep 2005 76,654 miles

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P48 YNJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P48 YNJ, 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 P48 YNJ registered?

P48 YNJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P48 YNJ safe to buy?

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