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V719 HAB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

168,580 mi
Last recorded168,580 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV719 HAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 168,580 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2019 168,580 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2018 164,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low

corrosion on jacking points

Fail 29 Jan 2018 164,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on jacking points

Pass 13 Jan 2017 162,857 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 161,712 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 136,935 miles

both front inner cv gaiters small leaks and n/s/f cv gaiter small clip broken

Fail 4 Jan 2016 136,935 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both front inner cv gaiters small leaks and n/s/f cv gaiter small clip broken

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,292 miles

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

n/s/f cv gaiter inner small leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 135,279 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/f cv gaiter inner small leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 129,112 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges 235/45R17

both sills corroded

front and rear brakes slightly corroded

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leak

wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 129,112 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges 235/45R17

both sills corroded

front and rear brakes slightly corroded

front brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leak

wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 123,792 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,792 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 123,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 113,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 110,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 110,743 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 101,449 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 83,735 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,735 miles

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

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

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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V719 HAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 V719 HAB, 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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V719 HAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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