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V315 GPO

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Nov 2013

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2012

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2011

metal brake pipes becoming rusty

areas of sills and underbody becoming rusty

exhaust rusty and weak /blowing slightly

high imbalence recorded at rear brakes recomend further inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2011

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

areas of sills and underbody becoming rusty

exhaust rusty and weak /blowing slightly

high imbalence recorded at rear brakes recomend further inspection

metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2010

high imbalence recorded at rear brakes /low reading nearside parking brake

offside front tyre nearing legal limit 195/70r15c

radiator leaking [not mot item]

Fail 12 Nov 2010

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high imbalence recorded at rear brakes /low reading nearside parking brake

offside front tyre nearing legal limit 195/70r15c

radiator leaking [not mot item]

Pass 10 Nov 2009
Pass 14 Nov 2008

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2008

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 111,849 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near to legal limit

Fail 5 Nov 2007 111,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn near to legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2006 105,127 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 100,753 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

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V315 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V315 GPO, 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 V315 GPO registered?

V315 GPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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