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W398 YBW

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,086 mi
Last recorded158,086 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 May 2011 158,086 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 154,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 151,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 147,321 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 136,140 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 126,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 115,106 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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W398 YBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 111,462 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 W398 YBW, 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 26 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 W398 YBW registered?

W398 YBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W398 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 YBW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W398 YBW have outstanding finance?

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