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P45 OLT

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,110 mi
Last recorded86,110 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 OLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 86,110 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise off side near side rear metal brake pipes to flexy hoses advise corrosion

near side front flexy brake hose perishing

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2010 86,110 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front flexy brake hose perishing

near side headlight condensation

off side front inner cv boot split advise

off side front shock absorber seaping advise

off side rear metal brake pipe from flexy hose to compensator corroded advise

Fail 10 May 2010 86,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak advise

near side front flexy brake hose perishing

near side headlight condensation

off side front inner cv boot split advise

off side front shock absorber seaping advise

off side rear metal brake pipe from flexy hose to compensator corroded advise

Pass 6 May 2009 86,110 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front subframe off side rear bush movement

advise near side head light condensation

middle exhaust box rubbers perishing

off side front shockabsorber seaping

Pass 10 May 2008 86,110 miles

advise front subframe off side near side rear bushes worn and movement

advise near side headlight condensation

Pass 12 May 2007 86,085 miles

advise 2x rear number plate lights gettin dull inoperation

advise front subframe 2x rear bushes perishing slight movement

exhaust system corroded

near side front inner cv boot split

near side rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 9 May 2006 86,073 miles

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

advise front and rear brake discs ridged and brake pads getting low

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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P45 OLT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P45 OLT, 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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P45 OLT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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