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P168 FAS

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 FAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2006 134,011 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 134,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 134,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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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P168 FAS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P168 FAS, 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 P168 FAS registered?

P168 FAS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P168 FAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 FAS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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