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V512 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both steering rack tie rods, inner joint have some play

nearside front brake pipe is starting to corode

Pass 17 Jun 2014

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and worn

Fail 25 Jun 2013

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake pipe is starting to corrode

offside front brake pads look like they are starting to wear low

Pass 25 Jun 2013

nearside front brake pipe is starting to corrode

offside front brake pads look like they are starting to wear low

Pass 31 May 2012

(!) Light is staying on

both steering rack tie rod inner joints have some play them

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

nearside front door, inner handle is missing

rear wiper is torn

Fail 30 May 2012

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

(!) Light is staying on

both steering rack tie rod inner joints have some play them

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

nearside front door, inner handle is missing

offside front pads and disc look to be metal and metal

rear wiper is torn

Pass 25 May 2011

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake flexy hoses are starting to perish

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

nearside mirror glass is cracked

offside inner cv gaiter is split

slight damage to the offside outer sill

slight play to both inner steering rack joints, no free play at steering wheel

Fail 24 May 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake flexy hoses are starting to perish

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

nearside mirror glass is cracked

nearside wiper blade is starting to tear

offside inner cv gaiter is split

slight damage to the offside outer sill

slight play to both inner steering rack joints, no free play at steering wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat is slightly loose

front brakes are starting to look a little low

middle exhaust has a slight blow where the pipe exits the box

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear wiper torn

slight play in steering rack, nearside and offside tie rods inner joints

Pass 21 Jun 2010

drivers seat is slightly loose

front brakes are starting to look a little low

middle exhaust has a slight blow where the pipe exits the box

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear wiper torn

slight play in steering rack, nearside and offside tie rods inner joints

Pass 23 Jun 2009
Fail 23 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008
Pass 9 Aug 2007

Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,938 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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V512 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V512 MCA, 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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V512 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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