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P231 MOM

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,769 mi
Last recorded146,769 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 MOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 146,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 145,381 miles

offside front head light stone chipped

offside front steering rack damp with fluid

offside front suspension oil soaked

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and nailed

pas pipes damp with fluid

Pass 8 Mar 2010 144,448 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 141,453 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rack damp

Pass 19 Feb 2008 134,147 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 134,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 126,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 117,731 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 117,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s c.v boot weeping

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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P231 MOM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P231 MOM, 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 P231 MOM registered?

P231 MOM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P231 MOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 MOM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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