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P438 HMH

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,785 mi
Last recorded92,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 HMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Discs And Rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2008 86,991 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 86,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 80,082 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P438 HMH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P438 HMH, 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 P438 HMH registered?

P438 HMH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P438 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 HMH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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