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V537 KAW

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,222 mi
Last recorded126,222 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,222 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Various areas of corrosion / sills etc

Fail 12 Dec 2020 126,222 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Various areas of corrosion / sills etc

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,218 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

various areas of corrosion / sills etc

Pass 27 Jun 2018 125,943 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

various areas of corrosion / sills etc

Pass 23 May 2017 125,886 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

various areas of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,118 miles

various areas of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 118,563 miles

sills / underside slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 114,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,855 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 91,849 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,983 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,978 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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V537 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V537 KAW, 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 V537 KAW registered?

V537 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V537 KAW safe to buy?

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