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P770 OCL

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

253,396 mi
Last recorded253,396 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 253,396 miles

Advise:corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f sills

Advise:o/s/f inner c.v.boot split

Advise:oil leaks

Advise:slight play n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar linkages

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 253,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Advise:corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f sills

Advise:o/s/f inner c.v.boot split

Advise:oil leaks

Advise:slight play n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar linkages

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 246,703 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 246,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 239,454 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 239,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 232,432 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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P770 OCL is a 1996 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 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 129,130 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 P770 OCL, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P770 OCL?

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What year was P770 OCL registered?

P770 OCL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P770 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 OCL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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