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R11 PYE

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,753 mi
Last recorded171,753 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 PYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 171,753 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 171,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 166,810 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 166,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s hand brake cables slightly stiff (movement slightly restricted)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 165,018 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 165,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 154,860 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 154,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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R11 PYE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R11 PYE, 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 R11 PYE registered?

R11 PYE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R11 PYE safe to buy?

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