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V961 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,700 mi
Last recorded109,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,700 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 105,117 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,436 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,422 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 93,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,023 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 85,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,035 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 62,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner tread

rear light units slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,574 miles

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

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

o/s front inner drive shalf giater split.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,942 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,896 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NS handbrake slightly reduced effort

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,132 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,728 miles

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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V961 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V961 DLM, 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 V961 DLM registered?

V961 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V961 DLM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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