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P590 VWO

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,768 mi
Last recorded194,768 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 194,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 188,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 188,643 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 178,017 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 177,987 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 169,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 161,552 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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P590 VWO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P590 VWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P590 VWO registered?

P590 VWO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P590 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 VWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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