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V290 GDB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,321 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 124,139 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)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroded

front brake pads low

glow plug light on

play in both front steering arms

various under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,534 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 117,121 miles

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

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

rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 2 Aug 2012 117,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2011 114,956 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 111,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 111,568 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 108,113 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 108,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 104,165 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 104,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 May 2007 99,436 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 99,436 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 92,240 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 19 May 2006 92,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge.

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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V290 GDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V290 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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V290 GDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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