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V167 LAF

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 LAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010

both rear discs pitted

both sills corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust emits small amount of black smoke

nearside rear disc scored

rear of vehicle boarded

Fail 8 Jul 2010

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear discs pitted

both sills corroded

exhaust emits small amount of black smoke

nearside rear disc scored

rear of vehicle boarded

Pass 21 Nov 2008
Fail 14 Nov 2008

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007
Fail 1 Nov 2007

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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V167 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V167 LAF, 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 V167 LAF registered?

V167 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V167 LAF safe to buy?

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