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P778 OLM

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,838 mi
Last recorded90,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 OLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,451 miles

front and rear brake discs lightly scored

Fail 14 Jul 2009 82,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs lightly scored

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,201 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs inner faces worn

corrosion to nearside rear inner door sill

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,294 miles

rear discs rusty †both front brake hoses perished †view from o/s door mirror slightly distorted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,506 miles

rear discs corroded

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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P778 OLM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc petrol 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 P778 OLM, 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 P778 OLM registered?

P778 OLM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P778 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 OLM 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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