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R737 YNF

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,955 mi
Last recorded163,955 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 YNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2013 163,955 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

condition of metal brake pipes

condition of rear brake discs

corrosion to vehicle in general

Pass 8 Apr 2010 158,689 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 152,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 127,013 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 126,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,880 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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R737 YNF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R737 YNF, 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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R737 YNF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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