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V721 HAB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,206 mi
Last recorded126,206 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 HAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 126,206 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 May 2018 126,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 122,604 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2016 118,396 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 118,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,274 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 114,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 111,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 110,949 miles

tront exhaust clamp broken and corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 110,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

tront exhaust clamp broken and corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 110,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 110,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 110,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

R/N/S SHOCKER DUST COVER BREAKING UP/CORRODED

SCREW IN R/O/S TYRE

Pass 14 May 2008 106,725 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 103,764 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 103,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 103,699 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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V721 HAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V721 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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What year was V721 HAB registered?

V721 HAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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