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V147 DYJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationV147 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,080 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 80,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,422 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,462 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 65,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,178 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,394 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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V147 DYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V147 DYJ, 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 V147 DYJ registered?

V147 DYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V147 DYJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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