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V44 LAS

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,147 mi
Last recorded129,147 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 LAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 129,147 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 129,145 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER REAR ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS AND FLOOR

Fail 15 Apr 2025 129,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced WHEN MAIN BEAM OPERATED (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER REAR ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS AND FLOOR

Pass 25 Apr 2024 129,003 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 129,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 128,813 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,633 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 127,023 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks from engine area

slight movement at steering rack fixing bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 28 Mar 2019 122,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,386 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 on vehicle (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (6.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to underside

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 121,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 on vehicle (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (6.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to underside

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,590 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,280 miles

both front inner steering arms slight play

ets and transmission light display

Fail 22 Oct 2015 117,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering arms slight play

ets and transmission light display

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,319 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,428 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,159 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,791 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 78,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 71,416 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 63,821 miles

n/s/f inner cv gator come away from housing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,745 miles

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

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

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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V44 LAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V44 LAS, 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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V44 LAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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