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Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
has string to operate ns door opening
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R355 YJC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R355 YJC, 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 R355 YJC registered?
R355 YJC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 1997.
Is R355 YJC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R355 YJC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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