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P852 UGC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,706 mi
Last recorded160,706 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 160,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 156,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 153,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 146,544 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2009 139,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 7 May 2009 139,315 miles

off side inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 10 May 2008 132,920 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 125,739 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 122,085 miles

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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P852 UGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P852 UGC, 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 P852 UGC registered?

P852 UGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P852 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 UGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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