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P284 JHE

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,145 mi
Last recorded232,145 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 232,145 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 232,007 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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P284 JHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P284 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 P284 JHE registered?

P284 JHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P284 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P284 JHE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P284 JHE have outstanding finance?

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