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V439 GLM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2011 95,503 miles

near side front c/v inner torn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,503 miles

near side front c/v inner torn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,042 miles

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

nearside rear tyre daly scuffed on side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,461 miles

The nearside steering rack boot is damp.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 82,461 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

The nearside steering rack boot is damp.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,699 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 77,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,395 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 72,395 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,900 miles

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

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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V439 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V439 GLM, 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 V439 GLM registered?

V439 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V439 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V439 GLM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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