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V918 GCB

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,656 mi
Last recorded137,656 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 GCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 137,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 135,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 132,121 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 127,491 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 124,195 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn,

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front iner constant velocity joint gaiter split.

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

Slight ply in offside inner rack joint/bush.

Water leak from engine.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 124,175 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal antislip pad worn.

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

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

Slight play in offside inner rack joint/bush.

Water leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2006 120,731 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 120,731 miles

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

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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V918 GCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V918 GCB, 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 V918 GCB registered?

V918 GCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V918 GCB safe to buy?

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