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P585 LNA

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,731 mi
Last recorded198,731 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 LNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 198,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 188,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 182,530 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

various brake pipes covered in grease

welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 10 Jun 2016 182,530 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to carry out brake test due to burst brake hose

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 May 2015 178,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 171,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corossion to all brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2013 163,320 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 152,388 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 152,388 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 152,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s & o/s driveshaft inner cv boots split

Pass 19 Sep 2009 148,861 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 148,855 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both side inner cv gaitors split

corrosion on vehicle not in proscribed area

Pass 15 Apr 2008 142,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 133,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 125,877 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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P585 LNA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P585 LNA, 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 P585 LNA registered?

P585 LNA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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