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V286 GWP

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 131,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 124,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 114,414 miles

nearside driveshaft noisy

offside rear tyre badly worn

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

slight play both sides steering arm joints

Fail 4 Jun 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sides inner cv boots split

front brake pads getting low

nearside driveshaft noisy

offside rear tyre badly worn

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

slight play both sides steering arm joints

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,157 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 98,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

imbalance and variation front brakes

nearside front tyre worn low with cuts in tread, offside front also wearing low

offside handbrake effort low

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 28 Apr 2006 78,502 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides inner cv boots split

exhaust back box cracked and starting to blow

nearside rear tyre getting low

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,502 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

slight play in rack both sides

both sides inner cv boots split

exhaust back box cracked and starting to blow

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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V286 GWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V286 GWP, 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 V286 GWP registered?

V286 GWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V286 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V286 GWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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