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R419 YCC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,722 mi
Last recorded205,722 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 205,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 191,186 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre: sidewall perished

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre: cracks in sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2016 177,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 177,150 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 177,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs poor

Pass 17 Sep 2013 175,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012
Fail 20 Aug 2012

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 158,902 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 156,320 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 156,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 153,688 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 145,840 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 145,840 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 133,704 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 133,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R419 YCC is a 1997 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 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 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 R419 YCC, 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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R419 YCC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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