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V425 LDV

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,884 mi
Last recorded192,884 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 LDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 192,884 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2013 188,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 178,578 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside headlamp lense damaged but not affecting beam image

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Jul 2011 165,724 miles

rear brake discs worn

play in o/s/f steering arm

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust joint corroding

front middle sealt belt has slight fray

n/s/r seat belt twisted

o/s/ headlamp cracked

o/s/f inner cv boot split

oil leak

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jul 2011 165,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust joint corroding

front middle sealt belt has slight fray

n/s/r seat belt twisted

o/s/ headlamp cracked

o/s/f inner cv boot split

oil leak

play in o/s/f steering arm

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2010
Fail 16 Jul 2010 154,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 143,133 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 140,449 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 140,449 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 127,937 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 127,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 127,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front inner CV boots split

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

Pass 4 Aug 2006 119,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 111,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 111,574 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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V425 LDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V425 LDV, 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 V425 LDV registered?

V425 LDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V425 LDV safe to buy?

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