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V51 HBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,432 mi
Last recorded158,432 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 HBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 158,432 miles

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

all brake discs worn

slight damage to offside mirror glass

Fail 16 Sep 2011 158,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs worn

slight damage to offside mirror glass

Pass 22 Sep 2010 147,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 147,072 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 136,020 miles

BODY SILLS HAVE SURFACE RUST ON FRONT SECTIONS ///EXHAUST REAR BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 135,990 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

BODY SILLS HAVE SURFACE RUST ON FRONT SECTIONS ///EXHAUST REAR BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 129,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 123,086 miles

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

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

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 1 Nov 2006 119,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 112,103 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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V51 HBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V51 HBL, 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 V51 HBL registered?

V51 HBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V51 HBL safe to buy?

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