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P413 WAG

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,008 mi
Last recorded120,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 WAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 120,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 111,735 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 87,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 76,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,866 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,223 miles

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

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

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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P413 WAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P413 WAG, 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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P413 WAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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