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R402 FYS

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,347 mi
Last recorded186,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 FYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 186,347 miles

offside front door and check strap damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2008 186,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front door and check strap damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 169,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 141,656 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 141,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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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R402 FYS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R402 FYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R402 FYS?

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What year was R402 FYS registered?

R402 FYS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R402 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 FYS shows 5 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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