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P535 TCV

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,153 mi
Last recorded166,153 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 166,153 miles

advise crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of road

Fail 6 May 2016 166,150 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of road

Pass 25 Apr 2015 164,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 162,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 161,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rust along offside slideing door bottom edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 160,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wheel archs have rust in,

nearside anti roll bar link arm has slight play .

small cracks in offside front tyre. not showing cord.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 157,128 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2010 155,399 miles

A little corrosion starting near rear suspension arm mounts

Brake discs a little corroded

Slight chuff and economy repair to exhaust tailpipe

Slight judder on front brakes

Fail 24 Jun 2010 155,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

A little corrosion starting near rear suspension arm mounts

Brake discs a little corroded

Slight chuff and economy repair to exhaust tailpipe

Slight judder on front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 146,366 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 146,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 130,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 121,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 121,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 112,924 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 112,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P535 TCV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P535 TCV, 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 P535 TCV registered?

P535 TCV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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