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P988 ELS

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,024 mi
Last recorded219,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 219,024 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f strut has light misting of oil

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2013 213,030 miles

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 213,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 205,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 205,020 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 198,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 198,599 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 180,288 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch is corroded but not in a prescribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch is corroded but not in a prescribed are

Pass 16 Jan 2008 170,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,552 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 143,242 miles

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

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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P988 ELS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P988 ELS, 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 P988 ELS registered?

P988 ELS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P988 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 ELS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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