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V530 ECY

1999 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito117,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 ECY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2015 103,095 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front wipers slightly smudgy

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front wipers slightly smudgy

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,531 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,801 miles

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2011 95,600 miles

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,993 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 91,432 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2008 87,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 81,146 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 81,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 74,362 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 74,362 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,968 miles

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

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

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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V530 ECY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V530 ECY, 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 V530 ECY registered?

V530 ECY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V530 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 ECY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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