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P780 CVK

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,669 mi
Last recorded225,669 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 CVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 225,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to bottom of nearside loading door

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 17 Dec 2010 225,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to bottom of nearside loading door

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 223,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn edges

engine oily

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2009 223,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn edges

engine oily

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2008 221,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion occuring on inner front wings attachment to chassis not deemed as structural.

slight corrosion occuring in most areas of chassis rails. rear sections mainly.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 221,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion occuring on inner front wings attachment to chassis not deemed as structural.

parking brake travel high

slight corrosion occuring in most areas of chassis rails. rear sections mainly.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 214,111 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 214,104 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 204,279 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 204,277 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

windscreen scratched

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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P780 CVK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P780 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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P780 CVK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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