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V460 DSN

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,640 mi
Last recorded155,640 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 DSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 155,640 miles

body work poor in places

exhaust poor condition

n/s front inner cv boot perished

Fail 27 Aug 2015 155,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on (3.4.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s front inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

body work poor in places

exhaust poor condition

n/s front inner cv boot perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 149,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat covers slightly loose.

o/s front a.b.s ring slight damage.

o/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge.

o/s rear brake disc inner face rusting

Pass 8 Oct 2013 143,564 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 20 Sep 2012 137,151 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 137,151 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,365 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,206 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 101,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 99,681 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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V460 DSN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V460 DSN, 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 V460 DSN registered?

V460 DSN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V460 DSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V460 DSN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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