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P843 GRC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 GRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 103,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 98,899 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside front outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,576 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,658 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,580 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

offside and nearside body corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,007 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 72,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,806 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,192 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,502 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 52,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 42,691 miles

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

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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P843 GRC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P843 GRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P843 GRC registered?

P843 GRC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P843 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P843 GRC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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