MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake pads are approx 70% worn
Front discs are close to end of life
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Near side inner driveshaft gaitor is split. (joint is exposed)
Off side rear tyre is wearing unevenly and it has a screw in its tread.
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All four brake discs are close to end of life
Front brake pads are approx 70% worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Near side inner driveshaft gaitor is split. (joint is exposed)
Off side rear tyre is wearing unevenly and it has a screw in its tread.
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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R978 YWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R978 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 R978 YWC registered?
R978 YWC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 1997.
Is R978 YWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 YWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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