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P257 VMJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,965 mi
Last recorded197,965 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 197,965 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 197,965 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 182,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 166,834 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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P257 VMJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P257 VMJ, 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 P257 VMJ registered?

P257 VMJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P257 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 VMJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P257 VMJ have outstanding finance?

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