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V260 GDB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,221 mi
Last recorded101,221 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,221 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,069 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 85,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f inner cv book split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,630 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 37,859 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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V260 GDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V260 GDB, 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 V260 GDB registered?

V260 GDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V260 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V260 GDB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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