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V220 GSH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,682 mi
Last recorded148,682 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 GSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 148,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside rack end

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 24 Jan 2012 148,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside rack end

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 2 Feb 2011 143,559 miles

drivers mirror slightly loose

exhaust clamp not fitted front exhaust system/exhaust still secure

exhaust fastened up with wire

slight corrosion underbody components

vacuum pipe off underbonnet as shown

vacuum pipe wearing on universal steering joint

Fail 2 Feb 2011 143,559 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers mirror slightly loose

exhaust clamp not fitted front exhaust system/exhaust still secure

exhaust fastened up with wire

slight corrosion underbody components

vacuum pipe off underbonnet as shown

vacuum pipe wearing on universal steering joint

Pass 12 Jun 2009 133,860 miles

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

under vehicle dry - recomend oil spray/waxoil

Fail 5 Sep 2006 133,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 133,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V220 GSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V220 GSH, 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 V220 GSH registered?

V220 GSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V220 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V220 GSH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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