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P74 VDD

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

252,510 mi
Last recorded252,510 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 VDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 252,510 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 252,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2009 247,428 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 236,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 215,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 215,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 192,606 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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P74 VDD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 P74 VDD, 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 P74 VDD registered?

P74 VDD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P74 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 VDD 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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