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V316 GTP

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 GTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 113,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,149 miles

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

dash lights flashing

under vehicle has corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2014 113,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

dash lights flashing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 113,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o\s\n\s\ outer sills rusty

rear chassis rusty

slight damage to n\s\r tyre

water in head lights

Fail 20 Dec 2012 113,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o\s\n\s\ outer sills rusty

rear chassis rusty

slight damage to n\s\r tyre

water in head lights

Pass 11 Jan 2012 111,418 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split on ends.

o/s outer sill rusty.

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm.

slight travel in foot pedal.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 111,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split on ends.

o/s outer sill rusty.

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm.

slight travel in foot pedal.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,211 miles

n\s outer sill rusty

o\s\ driveshaft inner gaiter split

o\s\n\s chassis rusty

o\s\n\s\r shock covers rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2011 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o\s\n\s chassis rusty

o\s\n\s\r shock covers rusty

power steering pipes rusty

o\s\ driveshaft inner gaiter split

n\s outer sill rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,206 miles

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

hand brake cable starting to rust

o\s\f outrigger rusty

o\s\n\s\r chassis rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2009 95,127 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 95,127 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 91,559 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 91,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

inner drive shaft gaitor split

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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V316 GTP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V316 GTP, 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 V316 GTP registered?

V316 GTP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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