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V482 MGU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,626 mi
Last recorded87,626 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,626 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 83,436 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,860 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 65,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,374 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 51,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,408 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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V482 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V482 MGU, 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 V482 MGU registered?

V482 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V482 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V482 MGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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