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P420 HJC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 HJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 90,161 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 84,272 miles

heavy red rust underside generally

n/s and o/s track rod end dust boots split,

o/s rear brake senser wires broken and fouling wheel

rear tail gate damaged and bodywork tatty

starting fault eveident

windscreen marked in sweep

Fail 14 Feb 2008 84,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

heavy red rust underside generally

n/s and o/s track rod end dust boots split,

o/s rear brake senser wires broken and fouling wheel

rear tail gate damaged and bodywork tatty

starting fault eveident

windscreen marked in sweep

Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P420 HJC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P420 HJC, 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 P420 HJC registered?

P420 HJC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P420 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 HJC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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