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BV 7137

1998 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,934 mi
Last recorded120,934 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito123,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV 7137
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,934 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body all (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body all inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 106,650 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,096 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 99,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 99,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 97,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,616 miles

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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BV 7137 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 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 BV 7137, 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 28 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 BV 7137 registered?

BV 7137 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BV 7137 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV 7137 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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