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V383 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Beige Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,424 mi
Last recorded63,424 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,424 miles

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

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs slight wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2009 60,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 539,120 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

o/s/f drive shaft inner gaitor split!!!

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 37,533 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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V383 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Beige with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V383 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V383 ELO registered?

V383 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V383 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V383 ELO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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