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P886 JYC

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,601 mi
Last recorded131,601 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 131,601 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s body mounts on sill

Fail 8 Feb 2014 131,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

corrosion to n/s inner sill at body to chassis mounts

Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 120,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside inner c.v. boots split

Fail 11 Aug 2011 120,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside inner c.v. boots split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs heavily pitted

both front inner drive shaft boots split

both rear discs pitted

nearside and offside inner sill edges corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs heavily pitted

both front inner drive shaft boots split

both rear discs pitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside inner sill edges corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 90,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,213 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,501 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 67,501 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper rubber missing;

side loading doors not opening ;

Pass 8 Apr 2006 65,592 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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P886 JYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 129,130 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 P886 JYC, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P886 JYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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