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V208 KDG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2154cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,480 mi
Last recorded192,480 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 KDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,154cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 192,480 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

extensive surface corrosion to vehicle underside & sill areas

Pass 3 Oct 2019 188,721 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s & o/s outer sill areas corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 185,975 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 185,975 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 183,485 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 183,482 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill four holes (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill three holes (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 179,612 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake discs and pads worn.

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top bearing rough.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 179,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint And dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake discs and pads worn.

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top bearing rough.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 173,076 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 173,076 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 166,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wipers split but clear screen

Pass 27 Sep 2013 158,452 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 158,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 151,097 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 151,097 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 142,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 125,942 miles

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

Nearside front inner c.v gator split

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 125,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front inner c.v gator split

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 115,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 105,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 96,212 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 96,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 85,268 miles

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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V208 KDG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,154cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V208 KDG, 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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V208 KDG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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