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P576 OPV

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,408 mi
Last recorded118,408 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 OPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,089 miles

n/s and o/s rear under sill panels rusting but not structual

Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,520 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 114,520 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 113,448 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 113,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 112,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 112,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 106,466 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 106,466 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 99,575 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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P576 OPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P576 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P576 OPV?

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What year was P576 OPV registered?

P576 OPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P576 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P576 OPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P576 OPV have outstanding finance?

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