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R529 YJU

1998 Mercedes Unknown

Yellow Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,163 mi
Last recorded188,163 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 YJU
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 188,163 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 185,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 185,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle structure corroded/n/s/f door inner handle worn/n/s centre marker light inop

Fail 14 Sep 2023 185,696 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle structure corroded/n/s/f door inner handle worn/n/s centre marker light inop

Pass 25 Jul 2022 182,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 182,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 178,398 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 170,460 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 159,782 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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R529 YJU is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in Yellow with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 238,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R529 YJU registered?

R529 YJU is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R529 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 YJU 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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