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P129 XDW

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,634 mi
Last recorded159,634 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 XDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 159,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no1 injector leaking compression

Fail 3 Apr 2009 159,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no1 injector leaking compression

Pass 1 Apr 2008 154,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 154,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

WATER LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 5 Apr 2007 146,393 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 146,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 137,997 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 137,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P129 XDW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P129 XDW, 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 P129 XDW registered?

P129 XDW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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