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V270 DAH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,806 mi
Last recorded199,806 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 DAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 199,806 miles

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 199,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Offside Inner Sills corroded and holed

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 193,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded and holed in various places

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 193,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded and holed in various places

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 187,289 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

EML light on

Fuel injector blowing by

Nearside passenger door corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2015 187,289 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroding

EML light on

Fuel injector blowing by

Nearside passenger door corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2014 178,672 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 1 Oct 2014 178,349 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 19 Sep 2013 170,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 162,007 miles

n/side rack end has slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2012 162,000 miles

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

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

n/side rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2011 150,332 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 149,920 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 140,373 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 140,373 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all discs scored and pitted

n/s/front iner driveshaft boot holed

Pass 21 Oct 2009 127,452 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 127,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 111,279 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 111,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,160 miles

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

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

o/s/f inboard cv gaitor split.o/s/f wiper split.

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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V270 DAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V270 DAH, 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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V270 DAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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