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P846 TNH

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,163 mi
Last recorded156,163 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 TNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 156,163 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake warning lamp stays on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 151,729 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 151,729 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 147,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDEHANDBRAKEREADINGLOW

NEARSIDEREARTYRESIDEWALLPERISHED

OFFSIDEREARTYRESIDEWALLPERISHED

Pass 9 Jan 2009 142,780 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 142,780 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 139,077 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 139,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 138,110 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 138,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 135,895 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 135,895 miles

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

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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P846 TNH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P846 TNH, 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 P846 TNH registered?

P846 TNH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P846 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P846 TNH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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