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V37 YDO

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,655 mi
Last recorded24,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV37 YDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,655 miles

Some free play in the steering.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Some free play in the steering.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 22,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,888 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn

Fail 24 Nov 2009 19,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

front tyres and offside rear wearing thin on inner edges

vehicle in poor general condition

Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,073 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2008 14,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,556 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 100,549 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2005 94,549 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V37 YDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V37 YDO, 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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V37 YDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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