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P282 OMJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,464 mi
Last recorded107,464 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 107,464 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 107,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING INNER EDGES

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 100,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 93,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear lamp has temp repair.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear inner sills slight corrosion.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 93,392 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear inner sills slight corrosion.

nearside rear lamp temp repair.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,650 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 78,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 78,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front brake discs slightly wearing thin

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,574 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing low

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,083 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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P282 OMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P282 OMJ, 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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P282 OMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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