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P346 FLS

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 FLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012

Oil leak

both inner and outer sills near and offside full lenth's are coroded

both inner track rod's have slight play

front and rear disks corroded

milage not recorded due to fault with instument cluster

rear panel corroded

slight brake judder from front and rear

Fail 6 Jan 2012

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both inner and outer sills near and offside full lenth's are coroded

both inner track rod's have slight play

front and rear disks corroded

rear panel corroded

slight brake judder from front and rear

Pass 10 Jan 2011 129,474 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 129,474 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 125,053 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 125,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 120,095 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 120,083 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 113,205 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 113,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

gear box oil leak. corr on chassis and suspension components. surface corr some b/pipes. driver seat runners slight wear

Pass 17 Jan 2007 106,965 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 106,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

chassis surface corr. other b/pipes surface corr. brake flexis light perish

Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 100,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

fluid weep at rack. surface corr some b/pipes.

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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P346 FLS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P346 FLS, 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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P346 FLS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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