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V251 GNM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,498 mi
Last recorded92,498 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 GNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,498 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,234 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 80,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,061 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 65,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V251 GNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V251 GNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V251 GNM registered?

V251 GNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V251 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 GNM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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