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P887 VCD

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,542 mi
Last recorded44,542 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,542 miles

wiper slighty split

Fail 3 Jul 2009 44,542 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both wiper blade slightly split

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,131 miles

both rear brake discs becomming pitted

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished

o/s/f inner cvj boot split

rear registration plate becomming faded

underside of vehicle becomming corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,965 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,965 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Has excessive corrosion at nearside outer cill, but not within 30cm of any body mounting.

Offside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,633 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 36,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P887 VCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P887 VCD, 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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What year was P887 VCD registered?

P887 VCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P887 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P887 VCD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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