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P79 AYG

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,547 mi
Last recorded116,547 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 116,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

both sills damaged - incorrect vehicle lifting

near side door mirror glass cracked - suggest replacement

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,196 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 113,196 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 109,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 104,591 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 104,560 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P79 AYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P79 AYG, 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 P79 AYG registered?

P79 AYG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P79 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 AYG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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