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625CSD78

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,835 mi
Last recorded242,835 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration625CSD78
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 242,835 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 242,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 228,507 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 228,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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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625CSD78 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,200cc 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 625CSD78, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 625CSD78 registered?

625CSD78 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is 625CSD78 safe to buy?

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