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P203 UKX

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,886 mi
Last recorded115,886 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 115,886 miles

o/s handbrake not locking out

Fail 6 Oct 2011 115,880 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s handbrake not locking out

Fail 9 Oct 2010 102,298 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in front screen n/s

Pass 9 Oct 2010 102,298 miles

chip in front screen n/s

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,111 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 85,135 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

alternator belt has cracks

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,809 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,236 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,658 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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P203 UKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P203 UKX, 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 P203 UKX registered?

P203 UKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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