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V452 JAE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,982 mi
Last recorded87,982 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 87,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 87,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,256 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,070 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,698 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,314 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,078 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,078 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009
Pass 10 May 2008
Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,941 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/f indicator orange fading

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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V452 JAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V452 JAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V452 JAE?

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What year was V452 JAE registered?

V452 JAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V452 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V452 JAE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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