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V39 EGV

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,739 mi
Last recorded134,739 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 114,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jan 2015 103,443 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2015 103,443 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 89,672 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,836 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 55,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,726 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,243 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 EGV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V39 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

V39 EGV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V39 EGV safe to buy?

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