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K4 CPT

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,064 mi
Last recorded170,064 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 CPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2009 170,064 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 170,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 163,631 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 154,600 miles

Front Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

mirror damage// shocker cowlings deteriorated// corrosion on structure and components in depthg check advised//

number plate // front / rear brake discs as advisedc strip check would be advantageous

side load door

Fail 11 Dec 2006 154,600 miles

Front Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

mirror damage// shocker cowlings deteriorated// corrosion on structure and components in depthg check advised//

number plate // front / rear brake discs as advisedc strip check would be advantageous

side load door

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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K4 CPT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K4 CPT, 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 K4 CPT registered?

K4 CPT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K4 CPT safe to buy?

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