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V48 KAE

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests41 (20 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate48.8%

Mileage

186,481 mi
Last recorded186,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 21 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 186,481 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 186,476 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 184,497 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in the nearside of steering rack

Vehicle covered in under seal so unable to fully check prescribed areas

all weld repairs covered in black under seal

Fail 18 Mar 2016 184,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking 1 and 2 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill; (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in the nearside of steering rack

Vehicle covered in under seal so unable to fully check prescribed areas

Fail 16 Mar 2016 184,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle repair covered in under seal making if difficult to inspect fully

surface corrosion to under side and to pescribed areas

Fail 7 Mar 2016 184,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

major oil leak

surface corrosion to under side and to pescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2015 183,495 miles

Metal brake pipe to brake hose @ n/s/r bracket secured with the aid of a cable tie

Rear n/s + o/s/r within rear suspension mount area showing signs of corrosion @ inner sills

Fail 2 Jun 2015 183,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Metal brake pipe to brake hose @ n/s/r bracket secured with the aid of a cable tie

Rear n/s + o/s/r within rear suspension mount area showing signs of corrosion @ inner sills

Pass 15 Dec 2014 182,017 miles

All corrosion repairs covered in sealant

Centre stop lamp dim

N/S of steering rack damp

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight bind to O/S/R

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 3 Dec 2014 181,786 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All corrosion repairs covered in sealant

Brake master cylinder damp

Centre stop lamp dim

N/S of steering rack damp

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight bind to O/S/R

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 17 Jun 2014 179,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2014 179,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 175,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 175,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 171,327 miles

Rear facing n/s/r seatbelt webbing had cloth stich over its webbing

Fail 30 May 2013 171,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear facing n/s/r seatbelt webbing had cloth stich over its webbing

Fail 23 May 2013 171,020 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear facing n/s/r seatbelt webbing had cloth stich over its webbing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 166,923 miles

nearside rear coil spring pig tale missing but still secure

offside outter c.v boot covered in grease but no split found at the time of test

slight play in both end of steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2012 163,944 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 163,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 159,098 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 159,078 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 158,896 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 158,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 130,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 158,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 158,096 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 158,086 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009
Fail 26 Nov 2009

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 156,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 156,814 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 153,074 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 153,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008
Fail 11 Jun 2008

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 130,609 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 130,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 120,870 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 109,130 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 108,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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V48 KAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.8%.

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 V48 KAE, 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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V48 KAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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