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P67 MOJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,184 mi
Last recorded163,184 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP67 MOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,184 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

general under body rust

water leak

Fail 16 Sep 2016 163,184 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

general under body rust

water leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 156,548 miles

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

both sides front wishbone bsuhes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged but not affecting light output or visability, front registartion plate slightly deteriorated, o/s/rcoil spring slightly corroded

vcehicle underbody has surface rust covering some suspension components, various parts underbody covered heavily with sealant unable to assess, both sides inner & outer sills covered heavily with sealant unable to assess

Pass 25 Jul 2014 152,678 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

arches have traces of fibre glass

brake pipes covered in underseal

chaasis/ sills body have traces of underseal

chassis corroded

chassis nhas traces of fibre glass

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

foors have duck tape on it

sills ahve trace opf fibre glass

sills corroded

slight play from n/s cv joint

v body corroded

i believe the fibre glass/ underseal is consealing problems

Pass 23 Aug 2013 149,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 134,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dust covers on n/s/f anti roll bar link split

inner surfacse of front brake discs corroded but brake performance still o/k

n/s/f inner gaiter of drive shaft split

surface cracks over both rear tyres

Fail 8 Nov 2011 134,281 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dust covers on n/s/f anti roll bar link split

inner surfacse of front brake discs corroded but brake performance still o/k

n/s/f inner gaiter of drive shaft split

surface cracks over both rear tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2010 130,348 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses surface cracking

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded away

Front subframe rear mountings are weak

O/side front brake inner surface heavily corroded

O/side front shock absorber slightly damp

Slight distortion on n/side front brake disc

Fail 5 Nov 2010 130,347 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake flexi hoses surface cracking

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded away

Front subframe rear mountings are weak

O/side front brake inner surface heavily corroded

O/side front shock absorber slightly damp

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight distortion on n/side front brake disc

Pass 30 Oct 2009 125,247 miles

load sensing valve slight stiff

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 122,214 miles

rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2008 122,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2007

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006
Pass 27 Oct 2005

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

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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P67 MOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P67 MOJ, 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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P67 MOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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