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P264 PLO

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,021 mi
Last recorded155,021 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2017 155,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 154,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 154,049 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 153,514 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 152,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

neraside front tyre scrubbed off on outside edge

Pass 9 May 2012 151,856 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed off on outside edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 150,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 150,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 149,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 148,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 144,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 135,640 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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P264 PLO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P264 PLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P264 PLO registered?

P264 PLO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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