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P419 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,650 mi
Last recorded59,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,978 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 58,978 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 58,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 58,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,808 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 58,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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.

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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P419 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 129,130 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 P419 JRP, 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 30 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 P419 JRP registered?

P419 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P419 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P419 JRP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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