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P321 KKL

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,165 mi
Last recorded193,165 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 KKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2014 193,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

bonnet rusty and dented

drivers door rusty

drivers seat torn

front upper crossmember corroded

glow plug lamp staying on

n/s number plate lamp lense missing

n/s side door lower edge rusty

o/s side door centre rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2014 193,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

bonnet rusty and dented

drivers door rusty

drivers seat torn

front upper crossmember corroded

glow plug lamp staying on

n/s number plate lamp lense missing

n/s side door lower edge rusty

o/s side door centre rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2013 189,967 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 189,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust shield insurcure

Pass 17 Jan 2012 186,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 186,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 182,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 182,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 174,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise damage on near head light glass, ok on beam test

advise near rear light lense cracked ok at time of test

advise wear on brake peddal rubber ok at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2010 174,956 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise damage on near head light glass, ok on beam test

advise near rear light lense cracked ok at time of test

advise wear on brake peddal rubber ok at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2009 169,015 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise near side head light damages ok at time of test

advise near side rear light lense damaged ok at time of test

advise water leak from engine ok at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2009 146,901 miles

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

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

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise near side head light damages ok at time of test

advise near side rear light lense damaged ok at time of test

advise water leak from engine ok at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2008 153,392 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 153,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 116,594 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 116,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

advise off side front inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Jan 2006 105,184 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 105,175 miles

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

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

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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P321 KKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P321 KKL, 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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P321 KKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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