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S590 BFF

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,188 mi
Last recorded179,188 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 179,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

air box tied

both headlamps poor dip beam pattern

exhaust front section mount solid , recommend replacement mounts

underbody generally corroded some treated / repaired areas

vehilce body general spot corrosion areas some almost sharp edges

Pass 5 Oct 2012 173,102 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 167,033 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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 rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 160,308 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 145,881 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 132,813 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 132,813 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 126,596 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 126,596 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,914 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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S590 BFF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S590 BFF, 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 S590 BFF registered?

S590 BFF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S590 BFF safe to buy?

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