MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
424,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil warning light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil warning light on
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
oil light on
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear bumper insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside rear light lens cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P205 XVL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P205 XVL, 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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P205 XVL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 1997.
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