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V290 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,866 mi
Last recorded120,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 120,866 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Jun 2007 109,985 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 109,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wear noted to "D" shaped bushes of front suspension anti-roll bar at mount to subframe.

Wear noted to rack end ball joint component part of steering rack at offside front.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,445 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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V290 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V290 HVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V290 HVW?

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What year was V290 HVW registered?

V290 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V290 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 HVW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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