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MRZ 6965

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 6965
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,598 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 104,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,321 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning light permanently illuminated.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 89,442 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning light permanently illuminated.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,088 miles

slight end float in o/s steering rack arm, efficient at test.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,806 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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MRZ 6965 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MRZ 6965, 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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How do I check the history of MRZ 6965?

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What year was MRZ 6965 registered?

MRZ 6965 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is MRZ 6965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 6965 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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