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L99 CBS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,897 mi
Last recorded184,897 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 CBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 184,897 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 184,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 180,529 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 180,528 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 171,021 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 171,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2008 160,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 166,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 153,170 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 135,647 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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L99 CBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 L99 CBS, 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 25 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 L99 CBS registered?

L99 CBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is L99 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 CBS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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