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P930 SMY

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,099 mi
Last recorded155,099 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 SMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 155,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2009 150,495 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 141,327 miles

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

offside front track rod end rubber cap split

offside steering rack (tie rod) play

Fail 15 Nov 2007 141,327 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front track rod end rubber cap split

offside steering rack (tie rod) play

Fail 13 Jun 2006 131,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 131,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P930 SMY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P930 SMY, 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 P930 SMY registered?

P930 SMY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P930 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P930 SMY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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