MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing area both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Nearside Outer Front to rear sill area has surface rust
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corroded brake pipe to n/s/f flexible hose
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
n/s/r lamp damaged
o/s headlamp damaged
o/s inner driveshaft boot split
o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge
slight cracking to rear tyres
slight damage to n/s/f flexible hose
slight play in o/s steering
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corroded brake pipe to n/s/f flexible hose
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
n/s/r lamp damaged
o/s and n/s parking brake efforts low
o/s headlamp damaged
o/s inner driveshaft boot split
o/s/f brake disc worn
o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge
slight cracking to rear tyres
slight damage to n/s/f flexible hose
slight play in o/s steering
slightly corroded brake pipe n/s/r
slight cracking to rear tyres
slight judder on front brakes
slight play in o/s steering
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all brake discs worn
corroded brake pipe to n/s/r flexible hose
front number plate cracked
front tyres badly worn on inner edges
n/s wiper blade split
n/s/r lamp damaged
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside inner cv boot split
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside inner cv joint gaiter split and leaking
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
V198 DNE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V198 DNE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of V198 DNE?
You can check the full history of V198 DNE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V198 DNE registered?
V198 DNE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V198 DNE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V198 DNE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V198 DNE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V198 DNE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.