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V706 HBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Bronze Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,838 mi
Last recorded181,838 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 181,838 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2018 181,056 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 180,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 178,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear underbody corrosion

no door handles fitted to both rear door but no rear seats fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 178,515 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Fuel hose insecure neck (7.2.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure under body (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear underbody corrosion

no door handles fitted to both rear door but no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 178,166 miles

Surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 2 Oct 2013 178,064 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 169,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 168,729 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 151,943 miles

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

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion. chassis of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 151,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 151,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 137,771 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 137,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Advise o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 13 May 2009 134,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 125,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 111,433 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 96,614 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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V706 HBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Bronze with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V706 HBA, 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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V706 HBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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