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V105 EFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV105 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025
Fail 29 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-70-15 104/102 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner shoulder & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 20,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 20,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 20,721 miles

slight fumes in cab

Pass 31 Jul 2020 20,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 20,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2017 19,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2017 19,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,726 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,188 miles

n/s & o/s/r tie down eyes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 14,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,090 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,121 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 9,640 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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V105 EFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V105 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V105 EFJ registered?

V105 EFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V105 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V105 EFJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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