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P808 RGV

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,021 mi
Last recorded135,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 RGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 135,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 126,904 miles

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

nearside inner cv boot starting to perish

nearside rear light unit damaged slightly

offside rear shock absorber cover corroded and hanging off

Pass 4 Jun 2008 123,289 miles

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

high travel handbrake level

Pass 12 Apr 2007 110,103 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 110,076 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 97,746 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P808 RGV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel 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 P808 RGV, 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 P808 RGV registered?

P808 RGV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P808 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 RGV 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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