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S990 EGU

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,633 mi
Last recorded204,633 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2010 204,633 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 195,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 195,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 184,712 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 184,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 174,074 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 174,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 164,099 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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S990 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S990 EGU, 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 S990 EGU registered?

S990 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S990 EGU safe to buy?

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