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R472 YVV

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016
Fail 23 Jun 2016 204,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 204,127 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion to nearside & offside front inner wings (in engine bay )

corrosion to nearside & offside inner sills /chassis rails & out riggers

corrosion to nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre damage to the outer sidewall

nearside of rear number plate unit has play

offside front & rear flexi brake hose to brake pipe clips have play

offside front tyre has a cut intread (not deep enuf to reach ply or cords)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 204,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion to nearside & offside front inner wings (in engine bay )

corrosion to nearside & offside inner sills /chassis rails & out riggers

corrosion to nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre damage to the outer sidewall

nearside of rear number plate unit has play

offside front & rear flexi brake hose to brake pipe clips have play

offside front tyre has a cut intread (not deep enuf to reach ply or cords)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 203,098 miles

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

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

major coolant leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 203,084 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

major coolant leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Feb 2011

all four brake discs rusty and worn.

vehicle bodywork corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

all four brake discs rusty and worn.

vehicle bodywork corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2010

both rear lamp lens damaged.

coolant leak,radiator area.

rear discs in rusty and worn condition.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 15 Jan 2010

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear lamp lens damaged.

coolant leak,radiator area.

rear discs in rusty and worn condition.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 192,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 168,671 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 168,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,597 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 148,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 138,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R472 YVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R472 YVV, 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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R472 YVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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