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YAZ 3734

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAZ 3734
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2013
Fail 7 May 2013

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 215,009 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 215,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 10 May 2012 214,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 200,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear main chassis slightly corroded

rear brake disc slightly worn and pitted

windscreen slightly marked by wipers

Fail 20 May 2011 200,241 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear main chassis slightly corroded

rear brake disc slightly worn and pitted

windscreen slightly marked by wipers

Pass 14 Apr 2010 191,133 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 191,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 182,126 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front inner c v boot split

Fail 17 Apr 2009 182,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front inner c v boot split

Pass 7 Aug 2008

Advise genral underbody corrosion

Advise handbrake travel borderline

Advise oil leak

Advise play in steering rack

advise foot brake travel borderline

Fail 1 Aug 2008

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Advise genral underbody corrosion

Advise handbrake travel borderline

Advise oil leak

Advise play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 17,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YAZ 3734 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 YAZ 3734, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YAZ 3734 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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