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R209 UYA

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,659 mi
Last recorded153,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 UYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 153,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 140,883 miles

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

o/s+n/s/ rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2010 140,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s+n/s/ rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2009 130,708 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 130,370 miles

inner cv gaitors split

o/s/r suspension mount advanced corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2008 130,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

inner cv gaitors split

o/s/r suspension mount advanced corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 129,985 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 129,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 7 Sep 2006 121,158 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 120,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front flexi brake hoses in very poor condition

both front inner cv gaiters split

corrsion forming round n/s rear wish bone arm mount

steering stiff and noise from pump

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2005 114,313 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 114,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber in poor condition

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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R209 UYA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R209 UYA, 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 R209 UYA registered?

R209 UYA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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