MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 JHE 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 P278 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 P278 JHE registered?
P278 JHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 1996.
Is P278 JHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 JHE 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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