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P462 GBW

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,363 mi
Last recorded140,363 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 GBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 140,363 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 27 Aug 2008 132,574 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 132,570 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f track rod end worn

radiator leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 111,305 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,030 miles

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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P462 GBW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P462 GBW, 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 P462 GBW registered?

P462 GBW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P462 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 GBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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