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V390 PDA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,308 mi
Last recorded159,308 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 PDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 159,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion heavily underseaed in places

Pass 31 Aug 2019 148,475 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Surface corrosion around offside front jacking point but fully usable.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 140,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 133,831 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 133,831 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,425 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 130,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,754 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 125,754 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 121,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,146 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2013 115,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 115,570 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 109,459 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 109,459 miles

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

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

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

edge wear on front tyres edge wear on rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2011 105,381 miles

cracks on front brake hoses front brake pads low

Fail 16 Jul 2010 100,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,487 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 88,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,877 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,173 miles

inner n/s boot split

Pass 11 Jun 2005 69,562 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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V390 PDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V390 PDA, 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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V390 PDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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