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P571 RGG

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,183 miles

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

rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,183 miles

all 4 brake discs are corroded

both front flexy brake hoses are perished

n/s drive shaft securing bolt is missing

n/s/ comp to flexy brake pipe is corroded

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre inner side wall has a cut not deap enough to reach ply or cord

various areas of corrosion has started

Fail 4 Aug 2011 98,183 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all 4 brake discs are corroded

both front flexy brake hoses are perished

n/s drive shaft securing bolt is missing

n/s/ comp to flexy brake pipe is corroded

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre inner side wall has a cut not deap enough to reach ply or cord

various areas of corrosion has started

Pass 26 Jul 2010

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside sill damaged

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 23 Jun 2009

o/s/f brake hose started to perish

seats fittied in rear may not meet regulations

various metal brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 8 Jun 2009

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner tyre has a cut not deep enough to show cord or ply

offside rear tyre perished badly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear service effort coud be better

seat fitted to rear of vehicle mount maynot reach requirment

Pass 2 Jun 2008
Fail 19 May 2008

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front brake pipe started to corrod

raer brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,699 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 94,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2006 83,804 miles

n/s/f inner cv gator has slight play

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2006 83,781 miles

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

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

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

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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P571 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P571 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 P571 RGG registered?

P571 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P571 RGG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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