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V381 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,520 mi
Last recorded231,520 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 231,520 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 227,305 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 199,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 199,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 155,525 miles

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

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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V381 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V381 ELO, 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 V381 ELO registered?

V381 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V381 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V381 ELO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V381 ELO have outstanding finance?

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