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V503 JRL

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,482 mi
Last recorded173,482 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 JRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 173,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 173,400 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 173,141 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 173,099 miles

Offside Front windscreen small crack .

Pass 21 Oct 2022 172,645 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 171,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 171,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 170,822 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 170,154 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 170,018 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 169,926 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 169,921 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 169,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 168,964 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 168,621 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 168,603 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 167,798 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 166,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 162,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 157,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 154,253 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 154,193 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 151,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 150,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 144,501 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 144,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V503 JRL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V503 JRL, 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 V503 JRL registered?

V503 JRL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V503 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V503 JRL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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