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P546 TFV

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,010 mi
Last recorded57,010 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot poor

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,288 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 56,283 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 555,890 miles

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

corrosion at sills and sill backs,both offside brake discs showing heavy corrosion and wear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,327 miles

offside front tyre on tread limit,corrosion at sill backs and floors

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,983 miles

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

front brake discs showing corrosion and wear,corrosion at sill backs,floors and floors to sills and on rear shocker casings and trailing arms

Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,955 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs showing corrosion and wear,corrosion at sill backs,floors and floors to sills and on rear shocker casings and trailing arms

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,075 miles

corrosion on all sill backs,cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,096 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wipers split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,422 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,044 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

BOTH REAR SHOCKER DUST COVERS CORODED

Fail 26 Sep 2007 48,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

BOTH REAR SHOCKER DUST COVERS CORODED

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,973 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 45,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 42,575 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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P546 TFV is a 1996 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 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 P546 TFV, 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 P546 TFV registered?

P546 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P546 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P546 TFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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