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P6 VLD

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,589 mi
Last recorded182,589 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 182,589 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly coroded

rear chassis condition poor

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 182,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly coroded

rear chassis condition poor

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 175,895 miles

corrosion present on all floor and chassis rails

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on front and rear suspension

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear discs

slight movement in front antiroll bar wrap around bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2010 175,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion present on all floor and chassis rails

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on front and rear suspension

corrosion present on offside and nearside front suspension tops(fliches)

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear discs

slight movement in front antiroll bar wrap around bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2009 173,915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 167,069 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 167,034 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 153,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 134,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 134,835 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P6 VLD is a 1999 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 60%.

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 P6 VLD, 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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P6 VLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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