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P866 VBH

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,330 mi
Last recorded238,330 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 VBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 238,330 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear brake discs scored.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

rear number deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2013 238,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear brake discs scored.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

rear number deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 226,136 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 226,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 229,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 200,219 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 200,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 178,954 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 157,006 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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P866 VBH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P866 VBH, 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 P866 VBH registered?

P866 VBH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P866 VBH safe to buy?

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