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V559 GTP

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 GTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014

small chips in screen

centre exhaust blowing

chassis rusty underneath van

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs corroded

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

whell arches bottom of doors and outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013

2 small chips in front screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre brake pipe corroded

hole in centre n/s outer sill not prescribed area

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2 small chips in front screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre brake pipe corroded

hole in centre n/s outer sill not prescribed area

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bottoms of doors corroded

chassis rusty no holes

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

sills rusty no holes

Fail 15 Aug 2012

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bottoms of doors corroded

chassis rusty no holes

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

sills rusty no holes

Pass 23 Aug 2011

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010
Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,572 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,200 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 63,810 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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V559 GTP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V559 GTP, 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 V559 GTP registered?

V559 GTP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V559 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 GTP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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