MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f inner cv gaitor perished
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s side door cannot be opened from outside
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s side door cannot be opened from outside
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P403 OVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P403 OVW, 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 P403 OVW registered?
P403 OVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 1997.
Is P403 OVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P403 OVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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