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V35 GKH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,349 mi
Last recorded137,349 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 GKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,349 miles

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

noise from engine,possibly injector seal

Fail 28 Mar 2017 137,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

noise from engine,possibly injector seal

Pass 8 Apr 2016 130,510 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 130,506 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear under sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,359 miles

both sides rear undersills coroding

rear crossmember heavy rust

Fail 20 Mar 2015 124,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both sides rear undersills coroding

rear crossmember heavy rust

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,859 miles

both rear chassis legs heavy rust

both sides under sills coroding

Fail 9 Apr 2014 121,851 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear chassis legs heavy rust

both sides under sills coroding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,591 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 117,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 115,538 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,774 miles

added half litre of oil for emission test.

discs coroded.park brake cables coroded.

ns floor to sill lip area coroded.oil under engine. nsf drive shaft inner gaiter cracked.

rear load bay door not opening.

relay adrift in engine bay![ns inner wing area].

slight play nsf anti-roll bar link. both suspension arm ball joint gaiters split and nsf has slight play.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 111,774 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

added half litre of oil for emission test.

discs coroded.park brake cables coroded.

ns floor to sill lip area coroded.oil under engine. nsf drive shaft inner gaiter cracked.

rear load bay door not opening.

relay adrift in engine bay![ns inner wing area].

slight play nsf anti-roll bar link. both suspension arm ball joint gaiters split and nsf has slight play.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,582 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 99,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 99,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,379 miles

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

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

heat shield lose over exhaust also clamp missing

Pass 1 Oct 2005 71,546 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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V35 GKH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V35 GKH, 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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V35 GKH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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