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V697 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,801 mi
Last recorded146,801 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 146,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 146,547 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 138,589 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 138,589 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 133,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 121,676 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 121,676 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 114,920 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 114,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 97,549 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 97,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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V697 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V697 DLM, 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 V697 DLM registered?

V697 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V697 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V697 DLM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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