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V415 FNS

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV415 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 119,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front track rods slight wear

passenger rear outer door handle missing

Fail 29 Apr 2009 119,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front track rods slight wear

passenger rear outer door handle missing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 108,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 108,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 104,040 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heat shield laying on center exhaust

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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V415 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 V415 FNS, 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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V415 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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