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S69 DFE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,551 mi
Last recorded164,551 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 164,551 miles

both headlamps focus poor.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre 3/4 worn.

rear brake pipes rusting.

rear crossmember rusting.

sill lips rusting.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 152,666 miles

exhaust system rusted.

multi-vee belt perished.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside inner c/v boot perished.

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished.

offside headlamp damp inside.

rear crossmembers rusting.

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 140,414 miles

floor to sill lips rusting.

multi-vee belt perished.

outriggers rusting.

rear cross members corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 132,264 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f brake flexi just meets

o/s/f headlamp condensated

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear discs corroding

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 6 Mar 2009 124,166 miles

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

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

Slight damage nsf wheel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 124,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight damage nsf wheel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 117,750 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 117,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 110,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 94,797 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 94,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak from engine

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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S69 DFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel 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 S69 DFE, 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 S69 DFE registered?

S69 DFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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