Mercedes Vito 108 CDI (1999)
1999 Mercedes Vito 108 CDI
CarHunch is tracking 209 1999 Mercedes Vito 108 CDI vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1999 Mercedes Vito 108 CDI has a 70% first-time pass rate, which is 10 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, signalling a reliability concern for a van now 25 years old. The good news is that none of the 209 vehicles analysed recorded a dangerous defect, so safety isn't the issue—it's routine wear and tear that's catching owners out.
At a median mileage of 134,700 miles, these vans have genuinely earned their age, and the zero average failures and advisories per vehicle suggest that when they do fail, it's scattered rather than systemic. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on diesel engine seals, cooling systems, and transmission condition, as the relatively low pass rate hints at expensive repairs lurking beneath the surface.
We have 209 1999 Mercedes Vito 108 CDI vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1999 Mercedes Vito 108 CDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 208 | 0.7% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Mercedes Vito 108 CDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Mercedes Vito 108 CDI vehicles fall between 125,971 and 134,700 miles.
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