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V276 PBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV276 PBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 158,160 miles

Various corrosion to chassis, sills, wheel arches and suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 157,784 miles

Corrosion to various parts of floors sills and chassis

Fail 23 Nov 2020 157,784 miles

Corrosion to various parts of floors sills and chassis

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 157,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to various parts of chassis and sills

Pass 10 Sep 2018 156,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis suspension components and sills

Fail 10 Sep 2018 156,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis suspension components and sills

Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,208 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 134,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 132,458 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,982 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 119,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 110,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 110,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,053 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,053 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,477 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,417 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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V276 PBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V276 PBA, 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 V276 PBA registered?

V276 PBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V276 PBA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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