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P183 TFB

1996 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,475 mi
Last recorded68,475 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito129,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 TFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,475 miles

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

nearside rear light cluster dammaged

Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,476 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 68,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 68,475 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 68,475 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,475 miles

n/s of windscreen damaged

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 68,475 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 68,475 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P183 TFB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P183 TFB, 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 P183 TFB registered?

P183 TFB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P183 TFB safe to buy?

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