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MIL 9096

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,170 mi
Last recorded116,170 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 9096
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 116,170 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 115,823 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 115,749 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,263 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 113,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,185 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 111,171 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,017 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,328 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,572 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,058 miles

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 86,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,253 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,458 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust low and outer mount not in line but still supported

Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,027 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,397 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 80,397 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,358 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 73,280 miles

tyres wearing on edges

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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MIL 9096 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MIL 9096, 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

How do I check the history of MIL 9096?

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What year was MIL 9096 registered?

MIL 9096 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is MIL 9096 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 9096 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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