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R203 UYB

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,644 mi
Last recorded188,644 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 188,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 182,208 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 182,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 176,269 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 171,624 miles

n/s front & n/s rear tyres cracking

underside of vehicle freshly under sealed

Fail 21 Dec 2020 171,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front & n/s rear tyres cracking

underside of vehicle freshly under sealed

Pass 20 Nov 2017 160,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 160,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 152,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,485 miles

All cv gaitors are deterioated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear end of vehicle is slightly corroded around suspension and spring mountings.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 143,548 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front inner and outer cv boots are heavily perished.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 138,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside nad nearside front inner and outer cv boots are perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,109 miles

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

Offside nad nearside front inner and outer cv boots are perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,598 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 127,423 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 122,109 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 118,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 118,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 115,615 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 112,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 105,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 98,712 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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R203 UYB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R203 UYB, 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 R203 UYB registered?

R203 UYB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R203 UYB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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