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R585 YJN

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,768 mi
Last recorded157,768 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 YJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 157,768 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 157,767 miles

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

Both front wiper blades only just clearing windscreen

Nearsdie mirror glass slightly damaged, meets requirements at time of test

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Signs of damage to outer nearside sill - structurely sound

Slight oil leak present from engine

Pass 10 Sep 2007 153,538 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 144,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

front number plate in poor condition, but still readable at time of test

oil leak

signs of damage to n/s/f outer door handle

signs of damage to o/s door mirror

spare tyre defective

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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R585 YJN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R585 YJN, 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 R585 YJN registered?

R585 YJN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R585 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 YJN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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