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V191 FYC

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,807 mi
Last recorded182,807 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV191 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 182,807 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 182,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 172,453 miles

corrosion outer body

corrosion underbody and rear crossmember

diesel on bottom of engine unable to find leak or source .residue from old leak

o/s/f tyre o/s/r and n/s/f tyre wearing low and bold on edges

rear pads getting low and discs rusty

slight corrotion brake pipes

slight play in o/s/f balljoint

slight play in rack

Fail 21 Apr 2011 172,406 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear pads starting to get low

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

slight play o/s/f inner rack

Pass 18 May 2010 167,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 164,922 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 164,918 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2007 156,906 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 156,833 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 142,119 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 142,017 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 130,811 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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V191 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V191 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 V191 FYC registered?

V191 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V191 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V191 FYC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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