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V394 FEY

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 116,129 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 116,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outer arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear outer wall has minor cracks

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,127 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 24 Sep 2015

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside door mirror casing insecure

play in steering rack

tyre tread cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2014 162,314 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 162,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 162,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 24 May 2013 162,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 159,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2011
Pass 12 May 2010 146,294 miles

1) Front inner brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

2) O/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter split.

3) Slight Play in O/S/F iner steering arm ball joint.

Fail 10 May 2010 146,272 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1) Front inner brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

2) O/S/F inner drive shaft gaiter split.

3) Slight Play in O/S/F iner steering arm ball joint.

Pass 13 May 2009 136,781 miles

1) O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaiter split.

2) O/S/F track rod end dust cover split.

3) Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

4) After market rear bench seat been fitted.

Fail 12 May 2009 136,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

1) O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaiter split.

2) O/S/F track rod end dust cover split.

3) Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

4) After market rear bench seat been fitted.

Pass 8 May 2008 129,166 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 17 May 2007 122,877 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 122,714 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

. †Offside inner driveshaft gaiter split wide open.

Pass 11 May 2006 119,367 miles

1) Did strongly advise on test No 590180716137 that N/S inner constant velocity gaiter was split wide open and that joint was worn. Situation remains un changed. The joint is clearly without lubrication and is open to road dirt and grime etc. Drive

Fail 20 Apr 2006 119,361 miles

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

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

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

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

†N/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT JOINT IN VERY POOR CONDITION! GAITER SPLIT! REQUIRES ATTENTION!

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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V394 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V394 FEY, 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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V394 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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