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P580 HHF

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,303 mi
Last recorded114,303 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 HHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 114,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 106,901 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 106,898 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 102,671 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 102,668 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 May 2006
Fail 23 May 2006

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in tyre

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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P580 HHF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P580 HHF, 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 P580 HHF registered?

P580 HHF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P580 HHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 HHF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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