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R942 YWC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,414 mi
Last recorded131,414 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2008 131,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated.

rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 131,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated.

rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 123,895 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 123,895 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R942 YWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R942 YWC, 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 R942 YWC registered?

R942 YWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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