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P127 RBA

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 RBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner (track control arm) (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,859 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,858 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,371 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 139,275 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P127 RBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P127 RBA, 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 P127 RBA registered?

P127 RBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P127 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 RBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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