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P505 KKE

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,998 mi
Last recorded101,998 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 100,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,507 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,532 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 96,526 miles

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

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2007
Pass 30 Jun 2006
Pass 16 Jun 2005 79,427 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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P505 KKE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P505 KKE, 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 P505 KKE registered?

P505 KKE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P505 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 KKE shows 8 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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