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V243 NGX

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,578 mi
Last recorded88,578 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,578 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s inner c/v gaitor split

rear braking effort only just met efficiency required for mot

rear inner discs corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,571 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner c/v gaitor split

rear inner discs corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,148 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s inner c/v gaitor split

Fail 8 Oct 2010 88,147 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s inner c/v gaitor split

rear brake discs corrding

Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 83,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid maybe low can't see into reservoir

Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,499 miles

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Winscreen has crack outside of both zones

Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,020 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 64,018 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both steering rack tie rods worn.

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall.

windscreen damaged outside wipers swept area.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,555 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2005 50,028 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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V243 NGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V243 NGX, 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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V243 NGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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