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V803 NVW

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,282 mi
Last recorded157,282 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 NVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 157,282 miles

rear chassis legs corroded sills corroded slight play rack ends

slight blow middle & rear exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2017 146,324 miles

inner sills slight corrosion front tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 142,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside still cover fitted

Offside sill cover fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 142,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

various areas rusted not holed at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2015 141,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 140,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 140,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 140,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres 225/40/18

both rear tyres 245/35/18

o/s/r light lense slight damaged

slight corrosion inner and outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2011 137,982 miles

both inner cv boots split

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 250,649 miles

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

front number plat damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear disc rusty to limet

n/s inner c/v boot split and detached

o/s inner c/v boot split and detached

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,179 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 109,179 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s an d n/s inner driveshaft boots split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 101,755 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 101,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s washer in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2007 93,904 miles

Rear bumper insecure

both front inner cv boots split

front wipers poor

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,403 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 84,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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V803 NVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V803 NVW, 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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V803 NVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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