MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight corrosion to rear chassis
spare wheel missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion starting in rear chassis
n/s/f caliper dust covers missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion starting in rear chassis
n/s/f caliper dust covers missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake dics Front & rear are worn. Front brakes 24% out of ballance. †
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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V487 LFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V487 LFM, 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 V487 LFM registered?
V487 LFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 1999.
Is V487 LFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V487 LFM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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