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V720 HDW

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,620 mi
Last recorded176,620 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 HDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 176,620 miles

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 13,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 125,692 miles

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

Play starting in steering rack but not excessivly.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 115,335 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 100,358 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 100,358 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 96,889 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 96,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP MAT WORN

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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V720 HDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V720 HDW, 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 V720 HDW registered?

V720 HDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V720 HDW safe to buy?

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