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V216 MUA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,816 mi
Last recorded142,816 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 MUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 142,816 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 142,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 130,392 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 130,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 127,354 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 127,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 113,087 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 113,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 113,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres low tread

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

load sensor to offside rear,brake pipe corroded

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside parking brake cable outer broken & collapsed

offside front bottom ball joint dust boot torn

offside headlamp lens chipped & cracked

parking brake has long travel

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,588 miles

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

brake load sensing valve to offside rear brake hose,metal brake pipe corroded

nearside parking brake cable outer broken & collapsed

offside rear tyre very low tread

Fail 17 Apr 2008 102,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake load sensing valve to offside rear brake hose,metal brake pipe corroded

nearside parking brake cable outer broken & collapsed

offside rear tyre very low tread

Pass 2 May 2007 88,990 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 88,990 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion noted to offside rear brake pipe,near brake hose

drivers wiper blade torn

gearbpx damp with oil

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 77,046 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 77,044 miles

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

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

(1) nearside front wiper blade slightly worn! †(2) rear shocker absorbers dust covers corroded,holed ! †(3) rear discs slightly rusty ! †(4) nearside rear reg plate light not operative !

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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V216 MUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V216 MUA, 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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V216 MUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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