Mercedes Vito 108d (1999)
1999 Mercedes Vito 108d
CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 1999 Mercedes Vito 108d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Mercedes Vito 108D is a rock-solid workhorse, with a 90% first-time pass rate that decisively beats the UK average of 80%, and not a single dangerous defect recorded across 104 vehicles analysed. Diesel is the only option here, and it maintains that same 90% pass rate, confirming the engine platform's durability across the sample.
These vans are still doing real work at 120,491 km median mileage—high by age, but exactly what you'd expect from a van that earns its keep—and they're failing rarely (0.05 failures per vehicle on average) with virtually no advisory items cropping up. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine's service history and any evidence of regular oil changes, because these numbers suggest mechanically sound survivors are genuinely out there.
What to check before buying a 1999 Mercedes Vito 108d
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 (99%) | 103 | 0.9% | 0.05 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Mercedes Vito 108d 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 108d vehicles fall between 101,024 and 120,491 miles.
MOT History Averages
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