MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front flexy brake hoses start to perish,various brake pipes start to rust, both driveshaft inner gaiters split,o/s headlight pattern poor,n/s door mirror glass cracked,engine oil leak,underside rusty.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V157 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V157 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 V157 JEL registered?
V157 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 1999.
Is V157 JEL safe to buy?
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