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V47 JNY

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 JNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,093 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 104,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 90,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 89,920 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,920 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,138 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,138 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,331 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,303 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,723 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front inner driveshaft gaitors split

movement at drivers and passengers seats, not considered excessive

slight handbrake travel

Fail 22 Nov 2011 63,723 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front inner driveshaft gaitors split

movement at drivers and passengers seats, not considered excessive

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,174 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear brake disc slightly worn (inner face)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,815 miles

light surface corrosion detected at rear area of vehicle

offside front tyre 3mm centre of tread

Fail 2 Dec 2009 54,713 miles

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

light surface corrosion detected at rear area of vehicle

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor cracking

offside front tyre 3mm centre of tread

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,779 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 49,719 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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from o/s/r brake disc

Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,224 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 45,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,332 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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V47 JNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V47 JNY, 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 V47 JNY registered?

V47 JNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V47 JNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V47 JNY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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