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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake discs ridged
o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing
o/s/f inner driveshaft boot insecure
pin hole in o/s/f outer c.v boot
spare tyre close to limit
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
spare tyre close to limit
front brake discs ridged
o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing
o/s/f inner driveshaft boot insecure
pin hole in o/s/f outer c.v.boot
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P743 PLO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P743 PLO, 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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How do I check the history of P743 PLO?
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What year was P743 PLO registered?
P743 PLO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P743 PLO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P743 PLO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P743 PLO have outstanding finance?
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