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R156 YWG

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Cream Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,604 mi
Last recorded155,604 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 YWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 155,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (3.5.1i)

crack on osr indicator lamp

nsf lower arm rear bush split

oil leak engine

Fail 13 Dec 2017 155,604 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr floor to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (3.5.1i)

crack on osr indicator lamp

nsf lower arm rear bush split

oil leak engine

Pass 28 Nov 2016 152,855 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2015 149,366 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2014 147,682 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 145,663 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 144,796 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 138,988 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 137,919 miles

surface corrossion on underside of vehicle rear brake discs worn front offside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 133,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 133,000 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 125,380 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 125,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

general surface corrossion on underside of vehicle front flexi brake hoses cracked front to rear brake pipe above tank slight corrossion

Pass 25 Jan 2007 117,979 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 117,978 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust has cracked just before centre box.

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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R156 YWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Cream with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 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 R156 YWG, 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 28 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 R156 YWG registered?

R156 YWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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