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V294 JSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,106 mi
Last recorded84,106 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 84,106 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 84,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 73,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 71,042 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front rubber missing off accelerator pedal

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

exhaust bracket corroded but still secure

Fail 3 May 2016 71,042 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front inner cv boots insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front rubber missing off accelerator pedal

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

exhaust bracket corroded but still secure

Pass 30 Apr 2015

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 51,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,907 miles

o/s/rear tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/rear tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,724 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 44,371 miles

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Second row seating missing at time of test seating capacity at time of test 5 + driver

Pass 18 May 2009 43,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 42,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,096 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 29,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V294 JSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V294 JSG, 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 V294 JSG registered?

V294 JSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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