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V985 EWH

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,100 mi
Last recorded161,100 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 EWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 161,100 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006
Fail 7 Nov 2006

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V985 EWH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V985 EWH, 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 V985 EWH registered?

V985 EWH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V985 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V985 EWH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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