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R867 TPX

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,212 mi
Last recorded200,212 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 TPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 200,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 238,320 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 238,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side inner cv gaiter split

Pass 6 Sep 2006 221,368 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 221,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2005 198,623 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R867 TPX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel 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 R867 TPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R867 TPX registered?

R867 TPX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R867 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R867 TPX 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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