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P482 KTP

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 KTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 160,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 18 Jul 2016 160,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 8 Jun 2015 155,531 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 155,529 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

n/s/f brake pads low

Pass 8 May 2014 149,749 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 145,153 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front subframe mounts worn

Fail 9 May 2013 145,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front subframe mounts worn

Pass 2 May 2012 138,916 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 134,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 129,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front/ rear reg plates need to be replaced soon

Pass 1 May 2008 122,189 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 109,036 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 96,513 miles

cv boots perished

front no plate broken

nsr osr trailing arm body mounts corroded

nsr tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

steering rack gaters perished

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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P482 KTP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P482 KTP, 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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P482 KTP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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