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V156 JEL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,048 mi
Last recorded88,048 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,048 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,113 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 45,934 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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V156 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V156 JEL, 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 V156 JEL registered?

V156 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V156 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V156 JEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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