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V361 KDN

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,636 mi
Last recorded151,636 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 KDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 151,636 miles

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

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

both n/s wheels corroded

both rear lamps cracked but not emitting white light

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear brake disc corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to o/s/r of van {inside}

slight misting in both headlights

slight play o/s/f srut

Fail 28 Oct 2011 151,635 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both n/s wheels corroded

both rear lamps cracked but not emitting white light

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear brake disc corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to o/s/r of van {inside}

slight misting in both headlights

slight play o/s/f srut

all fuel tank staps corroded

both front coil spring corroded

brake ferules corroded

brake pipes corroded

tow bar corroded

vehicle corroded heavily underneath

Pass 12 Apr 2010 151,485 miles

advises same as test number 641251950087

Fail 20 Feb 2010 151,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chuffing noise frome injector seals but no visible fuel leak

o/s front a/roll bar link arm ball joint boot split

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 140,509 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 140,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 134,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 120,304 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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V361 KDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V361 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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V361 KDN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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