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V606 XBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

184,382 mi
Last recorded184,382 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV606 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 184,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Dec 2015 184,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2015 174,139 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding repairs look of a minimun standard and covered in thick underseal

Fail 9 Jan 2015 174,139 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 170,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 165,791 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch landing panel corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2012 165,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch landing panel corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 152,789 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2011 152,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front drive shafts inner boots split

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 142,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split ends

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2010 142,202 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split ends

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2009 129,273 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills have corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking round sidewalls

Fail 14 Nov 2009 129,018 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills have corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking round sidewalls

Pass 17 Nov 2008 114,719 miles

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

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 13 Nov 2008 114,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 102,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 90,087 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 89,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

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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V606 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V606 XBD, 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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V606 XBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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