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V198 GCH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,659 mi
Last recorded96,659 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 GCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 96,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected End of inner sill near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs have surface rust

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Inner and outer sills, wheel arches and sliding doors rusty

Offside Front Area behind headlight corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,493 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside side doors lower edge (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside behind sill & lips (2.4.A.3)

front & rear offside & nearside brake discs are slightly rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,025 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade is deteriorating

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sliding van door, bottom edge (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside suspension mounting jacking point area behind the end of the sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,344 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner rear of sills rusty

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front shocker top bearing slightly worn

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,591 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

the exhaust front pipe is deteriorating

the front offside & nearside brake discs are rusting

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

throttle pedal slightly insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

throttle pedal slightly insecure

Pass 5 May 2011 72,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,183 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 62,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 55,849 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,849 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 2 May 2007 49,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 43,222 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe starting to corrode

o/s front inner c/v boot spiit

slight blow on exhaust

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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V198 GCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GCH, 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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V198 GCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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