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N9 PPH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,905 mi
Last recorded147,905 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 PPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 147,905 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 147,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 136,588 miles

both door mirror units are damaged and the offside mirror glass is cracked

both outer sills are damaged

both rear suspension springs are partially obscured by the suspension arrangement

evidence of slight brake judder from both front wheels

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

front inner brake pads appear low

front subframe rear bushes have slight play

handbrake lever has slight sidewards movement

slight play in steering column

stonechips in windowscreen

the remaining parts of the exhaust system are corroded

various brake pipes and power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2009 136,576 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both door mirror units are damaged and the offside mirror glass is cracked

both outer sills are damaged

both rear suspension springs are partially obscured by the suspension arrangement

evidence of slight brake judder from both front wheels

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

front inner brake pads appear low

front subframe rear bushes have slight play

handbrake lever has slight sidewards movement

slight play in steering column

stonechips in windowscreen

the remaining parts of the exhaust system are corroded

various brake pipes and power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 132,209 miles

all suspension coil springs are corroded

although the brake loading valve is now free. I would recommend greasing to stop any future seizure

brake fluid has appeared in the underbonnet area. I am unable to trace where it has come from. I do suspect that it may be due to the master cylinder being overfilled

exhaust system is corroded

slight play in steering column

upper bodywork is corroded

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 8 Dec 2008 132,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all suspension coil springs are corroded

brake fluid has appeared in the underbonnet area. I am unable to trace where it has come from. I do suspect that it may be due to the master cylinder being overfilled

exhaust system is corroded

slight play in steering column

upper bodywork is corroded

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 11 Dec 2007 126,833 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 123,777 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 120,219 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 120,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N9 PPH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N9 PPH, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N9 PPH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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