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V335 HAU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,698 mi
Last recorded141,698 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 HAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 141,698 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 140,999 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill top (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion front and rear chassis

front and rear brake pipes corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

play in offside steering

Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,462 miles

both front tyres worn inner

free play in both front drumsticks

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel around sump unable to detect a leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,416 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner osr close to limit

both front brake pipes and rears across the axle corroded borderline

free play in both front drum sticks nsf borderline

Fail 21 Oct 2016 131,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner osr close to limit

both front brake pipes and rears across the axle corroded borderline

free play in both front drum sticks nsf borderline

Pass 19 Oct 2015
Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

condition of number plates

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,828 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion throughout body inner outer sills borderline

Fail 29 Sep 2012 103,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake drums

corrosion on sills

n/s/f tyre only just legel on inner edge

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear number plate

wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2012 103,626 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake drums

corrosion on sills

n/s/f tyre only just legel on inner edge

rear number plate

wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of rear number plate

play in steering rack

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,957 miles

condition of door mirrors

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,395 miles

Condition of both front brake hose pipes Borderline

Condition of rear number plate

Corosion to nearside front brake pipe to flexi

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

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

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,105 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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V335 HAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V335 HAU, 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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V335 HAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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