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V102 EFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,500 mi
Last recorded65,500 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear bumper slightly loose on corner.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,112 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,270 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 27,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,093 miles

O/S steering rack end has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2012 26,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,056 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,058 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 25,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Off side rear disc inner edge deteriorated

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,614 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 23,614 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 20,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,743 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 15,459 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V102 EFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V102 EFJ, 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 V102 EFJ registered?

V102 EFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V102 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V102 EFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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