MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside inner and outer sills going rusty
offside inner and outer sills going rusty
rad leaking
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside inner and outer sills going rusty
offside inner and outer sills going rusty
rad leaking
front discs corroded
long parking brake travel
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge to limit
slight front brake inbalance
slight play in both rear wishbone bushes
slight play in os/f steering arm
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front discs corroded
long parking brake travel
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge to limit
slight front brake inbalance
slight play in both rear wishbone bushes
slight play in os/f steering arm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R851 YWA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 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 R851 YWA, 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 28 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 R851 YWA registered?
R851 YWA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 1998.
Is R851 YWA safe to buy?
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