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S59 MWL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 100,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel handbrake

o/s/f c.v boot damp with grease

Pass 29 Mar 2008 93,508 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 90,714 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,692 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 83,650 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S59 MWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S59 MWL, 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 S59 MWL?

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What year was S59 MWL registered?

S59 MWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S59 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 MWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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