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V98 HBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,620 mi
Last recorded164,620 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 164,620 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Oct 2012 161,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust mounting detatched

Pass 7 Sep 2011 157,914 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 157,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 155,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 154,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 148,887 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 148,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 144,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 135,645 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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V98 HBA 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 70%.

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 V98 HBA, 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 V98 HBA registered?

V98 HBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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