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R255 YNN

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,361 mi
Last recorded142,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 YNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2009 142,361 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 133,361 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 118,091 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot detached

o/s rear shock dust cover broken

small splits in o/s wiper rubber

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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R255 YNN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R255 YNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R255 YNN?

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What year was R255 YNN registered?

R255 YNN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R255 YNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 YNN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R255 YNN have outstanding finance?

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