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V890 DBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,685 miles

BOTH INNER CV GAITERS SPLIT

Fail 28 Sep 2007 78,183 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner drive shaft gaiters badly split

hand brake lever does not return fully, warning light stays on.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,096 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 70,483 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 70,403 miles

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

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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V890 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V890 DBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V890 DBD registered?

V890 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V890 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V890 DBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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