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V803 RGB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,367 mi
Last recorded137,367 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 RGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 137,367 miles

Both inner driveshaft gaitors split open.

Both outer sills corroded.

Chassis box sections corroded.

Exhaust centre section corroded & heat cover loose.

Exhaust loose & blowing at front pipe.

n/s outer driveshaft gaitor loose.

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 137,229 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both inner driveshaft gaitors split open.

Both outer sills corroded.

Chassis box sections corroded.

Exhaust centre section corroded & heat cover loose.

Exhaust loose & blowing at front pipe.

n/s outer driveshaft gaitor loose.

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 131,372 miles

Both inner driveshaft gaitors split.

Rear floor/chassis area's corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 131,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Both inner driveshaft gaitors split.

Exhaust loose at front.

Handbrake travel needs adjustment.

Rear floor/chassis area's corroded.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 124,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 112,871 miles

o/s/rr tyre ON LIMIT

Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,518 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 105,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 98,947 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2006 98,755 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 RGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V803 RGB, 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 RGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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