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V39 CEE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,564 mi
Last recorded187,564 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 CEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 187,564 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 187,530 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 184,119 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F WINDSCREEN WASHER IS POOR

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/F INNER WING, O/S OUTER SILL AND THE REAR CHASSIS/FLOOR

SLIGHT CORROSION TO THE REAR PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S/DOOR MIRROR

SLIGHT DAMGAE TO THE ACCELLERATOR PEDAL

THE N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC IS LIGHTLY GROOVED

THE TAIL GATE WILL ONLY OPEN FROM THE INSIDE

Fail 24 Jan 2008 184,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F AND O/S/F BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F WINDSCREEN WASHER IS POOR

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/F INNER WING, O/S OUTER SILL AND THE REAR CHASSIS/FLOOR

SLIGHT CORROSION TO THE REAR PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S/DOOR MIRROR

SLIGHT DAMGAE TO THE ACCELLERATOR PEDAL

THE N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC IS LIGHTLY GROOVED

THE TAIL GATE WILL ONLY OPEN FROM THE INSIDE

Pass 8 Jan 2007 178,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 178,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 169,557 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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V39 CEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V39 CEE, 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 V39 CEE registered?

V39 CEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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