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P262 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,695 mi
Last recorded119,695 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 119,695 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 119,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 118,017 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 113,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 111,076 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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P262 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P262 MLX, 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 P262 MLX registered?

P262 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P262 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 MLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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