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V172 DYJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationV172 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011
Fail 7 Apr 2010 174,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 174,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 165,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s & o/s steering arm's

Fail 31 Mar 2008 170,560 miles

N/S Mirror casing insecure.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outter edge.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Oil level half way.

Spare tyre missing.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 170,560 miles

N/S Mirror casing insecure.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outter edge.

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil level half way.

Spare tyre missing.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 155,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front numbe rplate cracked

front wiper blades split

n/s door mirror

n/s rack slight play

n/s/r lens damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre & abnormal wear inner tread

o/s/r tyre abnormal wear inner tread

wheel alignment?

Pass 20 Oct 2005 149,795 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 149,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V172 DYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V172 DYJ registered?

V172 DYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V172 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 DYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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