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V34 FJR

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,963 mi
Last recorded138,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 FJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill section heavly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger near subframe mount small hole and heavy corrosoin (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion hole in n/s inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavly scorred (3.5.1i)

all suspension units heavly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill section heavly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger near subframe mount small hole and heavy corrosoin (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion hole in n/s inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavly scorred (3.5.1i)

all suspension units heavly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 135,393 miles

Both front subframe rear mounting areas weak with corrosion

Both rear chassis areas weak with corrosion

Both rear lower sill areas weak with corrosion

Free play in the NS rack end

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow bar mounting areas weak with corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,869 miles

Both front tyres have damaged sidewalls.

Both rear chassis and lower sill areas weak with corrosion.

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,676 miles

surface corrsion to underbody

Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,160 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wing corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wing corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,571 miles

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

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,285 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

unable to do emmisions due to exhaust snapped at front pipe

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,039 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f inner c/v boots split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,272 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,785 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 47,785 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s front inboard cv gaiton is split

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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V34 FJR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V34 FJR, 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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V34 FJR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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