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P96 SVC

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,751 mi
Last recorded164,751 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 SVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 164,751 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 159,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 159,461 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 154,442 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 148,657 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2013 148,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general underbody corrosion

accelarator sticking

Pass 9 Mar 2011 141,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 133,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 126,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 117,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 100,949 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 100,948 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P96 SVC is a 1997 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 76.9%.

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 P96 SVC, 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 P96 SVC registered?

P96 SVC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P96 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 SVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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