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V263 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 123,586 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil light on

Fail 10 May 2018 123,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil light on

Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,627 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 121,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 109,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 109,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

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

exhaust bracket missing

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

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

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 83,548 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 81,865 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake pads low

nearside front drop link worn badly

offside handbrake performance low

rear tyres perishing

sills rusting

Pass 4 May 2012 81,865 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

nearside front drop link worn badly

offside handbrake performance low

rear tyres perishing

sills rusting

Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,878 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chassis & inner sills corroded

exh frontpipe in poor condition

front & rear brake discs corroded & in poor condition

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/r light holed

steering rack mounting bushes badly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,878 miles

chassis & inner sills corroded

exh frontpipe in poor condition

front & rear brake discs corroded & in poor condition

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/r light holed

steering rack mounting bushes badly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,970 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,575 miles

freeplay in steering rack

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,514 miles

freeplay in steering rack

offside front lower arm bush pulling out

Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,088 miles

both front tyres just legal

Pass 30 Nov 2005 62,082 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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V263 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V263 HGS, 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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V263 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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