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V350 XVL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationV350 XVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016
Fail 16 Mar 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closure panel 2places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2places (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014

corrosion various areas

Pass 1 Jul 2013 136,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight chip to o/s headlamp

Fail 27 Jun 2013 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight chip to o/s headlamp

Pass 3 Jul 2012 131,459 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Centre exhaust rubber not connected but system secure.

Minor underside corrosion.

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 131,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Centre exhaust rubber not connected but system secure.

Minor underside corrosion.

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 130,114 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

chip in offside front headlamp

knocking noise from column area no visible play

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear brake discs corroded badly

Pass 7 Jul 2011 130,114 miles

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

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

chip in offside front headlamp

knocking noise from column area no visible play

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear brake discs corroded badly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,437 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre have inner edge wear

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Mar 2010 129,437 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have inner edge wear

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2007 118,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 110,032 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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V350 XVL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V350 XVL, 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 V350 XVL registered?

V350 XVL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V350 XVL safe to buy?

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