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R386 YKO

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,650 mi
Last recorded94,650 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 YKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 94,650 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at middle box joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,084 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 89,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,230 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,802 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,315 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 69,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,333 miles

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

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)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,543 miles

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITERS SPLIT.

O/S/F HEADLAMP CHIPPED.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,995 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 52,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,394 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 47,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 47,381 miles

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

nearside inner constant velocity boot split

offside headlamp lens damaged

power steering rack damp

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

slight play in nearside of steering rack

tinted windows fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2008 47,381 miles

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

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

nearside inner constant velocity boot split

offside headlamp lens damaged

power steering rack damp

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

slight play in nearside of steering rack

tinted windows fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,381 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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R386 YKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R386 YKO, 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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R386 YKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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