MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wear in rack and pinion
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wear in rack and pinion
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT LEAKING
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
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V189 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel 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 V189 FYC, 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 V189 FYC registered?
V189 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 1999.
Is V189 FYC safe to buy?
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