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P512 RGG

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,561 mi
Last recorded83,561 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,561 miles

Oil leak

nearside front driveshaft inner cv joint gaitor split

rear chassis and underside corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

nearside front driveshaft inner cv joint gaitor split

rear chassis and underside corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,561 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 83,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,561 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 87,561 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake imbalance getting high

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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P512 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P512 RGG, 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 P512 RGG registered?

P512 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P512 RGG safe to buy?

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