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S612 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,727 mi
Last recorded140,727 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 140,727 miles

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

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

n/s front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 134,668 miles

washer/wiper switch incomplete but still working

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Aug 2009 125,042 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot perished and split in half

o/s/rear metal brake pipe to flexi coupling,at support bracket held in place by insulation tape,secure at moment

Fail 30 Jul 2009 125,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot perished and split in half

Pass 25 Jul 2008 113,302 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear

corrosion to underside and body work of vehicle

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,404 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side wiper torn

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,109 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 90,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 79,748 miles

Both rear discs worn

Nearside front drive shaft inner CV boot split

Offside front outter CV boot leaking

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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S612 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S612 GNV, 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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What year was S612 GNV registered?

S612 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S612 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S612 GNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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