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P164 MLR

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 MLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009
Fail 27 Jan 2009

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 19 Nov 2007

o/s front inner gaiter insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front inner gaiter insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2006 95,226 miles

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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P164 MLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 129,130 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 P164 MLR, 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 30 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 P164 MLR registered?

P164 MLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P164 MLR safe to buy?

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