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P117 KJF

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 KJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021

Nearside inner sill has small amount of corrosion

underside vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Dec 2019 200,645 miles

inner and outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 193,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018

Body has slight corrosion inner sills and arches to sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 178,348 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 178,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 164,427 miles

oil leak corrosion to offside centre sill

Fail 2 Mar 2016 164,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak corrosion to offside centre sill

Pass 15 Jun 2015 154,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 152,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 150,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 143,034 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 143,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2011 139,864 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 137,179 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 137,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2009 133,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 129,851 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 129,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2007 125,832 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 125,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 121,389 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 121,380 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P117 KJF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 P117 KJF, 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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P117 KJF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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