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P770 CVK

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,131 mi
Last recorded242,131 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 CVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 242,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underseal on all brake pipes

Fail 1 Dec 2015 242,115 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 226,968 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 226,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2013 210,311 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 195,699 miles

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

slight corrosion rear sill sections

Fail 11 Dec 2012 195,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

slight corrosion rear sill sections

Pass 12 Dec 2011 186,653 miles

o/s/f top strut bearing seized

Pass 9 Dec 2010 174,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 164,901 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 164,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 144,386 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 129,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 124,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 112,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 111,783 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P770 CVK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P770 CVK, 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 P770 CVK registered?

P770 CVK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P770 CVK safe to buy?

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