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V725 HAB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,098 mi
Last recorded144,098 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 HAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 144,098 miles

corossion on rear chassis

corrosion on door steps and sills

o/s rear dust cover broken on shockabsorber

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 144,094 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corossion on rear chassis

corrosion on door steps and sills

o/s rear dust cover broken on shockabsorber

Fail 1 Mar 2012 144,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/srear shock dustcover broken

Pass 22 Feb 2011 138,362 miles

All tyres badly worn edges.

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Front registration plate cracked.

Glow plug warning lamp stays on.

Long parking brake travel.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside rear brake disc worn and corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 138,358 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

All tyres badly worn edges.

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Front registration plate cracked.

Glow plug warning lamp stays on.

Long parking brake travel.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside rear brake disc worn and corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 134,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,423 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 121,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 104,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,798 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,798 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 78,431 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise metal brake pipes rusty

advise slight play in both rack ends

advise surface rust to under body

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2006 78,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise metal brake pipes starting to corrode

advise slight play in both rack ends

advise surface rust to under body

oil leak

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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V725 HAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V725 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 V725 HAB registered?

V725 HAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V725 HAB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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