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P287 CPC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 CPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 125,135 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 125,023 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 117,436 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 117,435 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 110,678 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 110,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P287 CPC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P287 CPC, 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.

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What year was P287 CPC registered?

P287 CPC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P287 CPC safe to buy?

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