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V408 DPN

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,011 mi
Last recorded119,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,011 miles

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Jun 2012 118,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,409 miles

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

corrosion to slam panel

slight free play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,403 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to slam panel

slight free play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,039 miles

corrosion to inner sills

slight play in nsf steering rack

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slam panel corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 89,373 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,641 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

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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V408 DPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V408 DPN, 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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V408 DPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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