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V710 XJV

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,388 mi
Last recorded129,388 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV710 XJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 129,388 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 129,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 122,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 122,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 113,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 113,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 109,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 103,363 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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V710 XJV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V710 XJV, 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 V710 XJV registered?

V710 XJV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V710 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V710 XJV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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