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Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V538 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 V538 GJN, 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 V538 GJN registered?
V538 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 1999.
Is V538 GJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for V538 GJN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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