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P530 UKX

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,779 mi
Last recorded134,779 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 134,779 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2010 134,779 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2009 124,796 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,124 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 115,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 1 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,752 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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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P530 UKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P530 UKX, 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 P530 UKX registered?

P530 UKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P530 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 UKX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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