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P263 JHE

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

313,014 mi
Last recorded313,014 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 313,014 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 313,014 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 287,357 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 287,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 286,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 258,461 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 258,458 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 244,474 miles

advise offside inner cv boot adrift

Pass 12 Dec 2005

slight cracking in n/s front flexi brake hose

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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P263 JHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P263 JHE, 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 P263 JHE registered?

P263 JHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P263 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 JHE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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