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V344 KDN

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,782 mi
Last recorded144,782 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV344 KDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 144,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs worn

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

some play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 134,720 miles

Genaral underbody surface corrosion

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

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

Uneven treadwear of both rear tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2009 127,664 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 117,849 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 117,849 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 105,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,342 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 95,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 85,017 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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V344 KDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V344 KDN, 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 V344 KDN registered?

V344 KDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V344 KDN safe to buy?

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